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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Landowners around Amahoro Stadium were given a two-month deadline to redevelop the area to avoid landownership termination under the enforcement of the 2024 ministerial order.RBA
Rwanda
How property owners can avoid termination of land ownership contracts
On the sidelines of  the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations , Juliet Kabera, the Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (C) ,received a petition from almost three million people from around the world calling for an ambitious treaty.
Environment
Rwanda receives petition from 3 million people calling for end of plastic waste
Faustin Nkusi, the Spokesperson of NPPA speaks to journalists on September 20,2021. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Crime
Violence against genocide survivors: 400 cases filed in two years
Rwandan cyclist Olivia dreams of becoming a professional cyclist, poised to proudly represent her country in international competitions-courtesy
Cycling
Rwandan young women cyclists chasing 2025 World Championship dream
Clients at BPR Rwanda at Nyabugogo branch. The banking sector recorded Rwf1.7 trillion in new authorised loans between January and September 2024. File
Business
Banking sector sees 25% loan growth in 9 months
Aerial view of Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. File
Economy
70% of industrial parks operational as gov’t woos more investors
Delegates during the discussions at the United Nations climate summit (COP29) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Courtesy
Environment
COP29 falls short of $1.3tn climate finance demanded by developing countries
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media  on the latest decision from the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, November 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda central bank maintains policy rate at 6.5%
With a wastewater treatment system, GS Rilima with 500 students is expected to  get six kilogrammes of biogas per day and save at least Rwf20,000
Energy
Rwanda explores biogas from wastewater to power schools
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. In Rwanda, every $1 million (approximately Rwf1.3 billion) invested in nature-based tourism creates 1,328 new jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Rwanda
Nature-based tourism poised to boost Rwanda’s economy
Residents of Burera District receive cookstoves as part of a programme meant to reduce their reliance on firewood from Rugezi wetland. Courtesy
Rwanda
Burera looks to cookstoves as firewood collection threatens Rugezi wetland
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Environment
Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts
Rwanda's Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre), and CEO of the Rwanda Governance Board, Doris Uwicyeza Picard (second right) take part in a panel discussion at the International Conference on Genocide held at California State University, Sacramento on November 14-16.
Rwanda
USA: Conference on Genocide renews call to punish deniers, deport fugitives
Energy Private Developers (EPD) and  BK Foundation officials pose for a group photo during the signing ceremony in Kigali on November 15. (1)
Rwanda
EPD, BK Foundation to empower households with sustainable lighting, improved cookstoves
Unity Club organisation is made up of the country's members of the cabinet - present and past - and their spouses.
Rwanda
Championing peace, cultural values among 10 Unity Club forum resolutions
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)
Rwanda
COP29: Guidelines on how to include small businesses in national climate plans unveiled
Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund, speaks during the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)  in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 14, 2024.Photo Courtesy
Environment
Inside Rwanda's plan to fix $6bn climate finance gap
Faustin Munyazikwiye, Rwanda's lead negotiator in the UN Climate talks at COP29
Environment
Are countries on track with their national climate goals?

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