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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Ambassador Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa speaks during the official opening of the 2025 Conference on Land Policy in Africa.
Economy
UNECA calls for fairer global systems to unlock Africa’s land potential
Monday, November 10, 2025
Farmers sort coffee beans in Ngoma District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Environment
Coffee sector tightens land monitoring to meet new EU deforestation rules
Monday, November 10, 2025
A view of the ongoing construction works of Kivu Belt Water Supply project in Karongi. The project will improve access to safe and reliable water supply in Karongi.
Environment
AfDB approves Rwf14bn grant for climate resilience project in Western Province
Sunday, November 09, 2025
Huye-Kitabi road
Infrastructure
PHOTOS: Progress of 10 key upcountry road construction projects
Saturday, November 08, 2025
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will take place from November 10 to 21 in Belém, Brazil.
Environment
COP30: Rwanda to showcase climate action plan
Friday, November 07, 2025
The Rusumo–Kagitumba road connecting Rwanda and Uganda. On Thursday, November 6, the African Development Bank Group approved an additional €217.37 million (approximately Rwf 365 billion) for the project. File.
Infrastructure
Road project between Rwanda, Uganda gets over Rwf360bn in funding
Friday, November 07, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment
Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth
Friday, November 07, 2025
Chez Lando, one of the junctions set for major road upgrades. The junction improvements are part of the five-year Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project, which aims to ease traffic flow in and around the capital. Photos by Keza Kellya Raissa
Infrastructure
Property owners await clarity on Kigali junction upgrade plans
Friday, November 07, 2025
Garden Fresh Ltd workers at the packhouse in Masoro Special Economic Zone packing the harvest ready for export. Photo by IGIHE
Business
Govt to prioritise key export commodities under AfCFTA implementation strategy
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
IPAR–Rwanda released the findings of two studies, Inclusion of MSMEs in Labor Market Systems and Labor Inspection and Administration in Rwanda, during the dissemination event in Kigali. Courtesy Photo
Economy
Why Rwanda’s micro-enterprises struggle to create decent jobs
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Women working at the microfactory in the Gishwati-Mukura National Park neighborhood. Courtesy Photo
Environment
Gishwati-Mukura’s restoration boosts wildlife, uplifts nearby communities
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva tours the milk powder factory, one of the key agro-processing industries in Nyagatare District, on August 8. File Photo.
Economy
Rwanda to set up industrial parks for agro-processing
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
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Agriculture
Africa’s agric programme seeks $100bn as AGRA reaffirms support to states
Monday, November 03, 2025
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony of the Leaders in Teaching (LIT) program.
Featured
How ‘Leaders in Teaching’ project at UR-CE strengthened secondary education system
Saturday, November 01, 2025
L–R Albine Niyogushimwa, a pre-service teacher from UR-CE Rukara Campus; Jeannette Musengimana, a UR-CE lecturer and researcher; Olivier Habimana, moderator; Theophile Habanabakize, mentor and Head of Studies at GS Mukarange Catholiqu
Featured
Beneficiaries hail Mastercard Foundation–funded “Leaders in Teaching” project at UR-CE
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Concorde Nsengumuremyi, Director General of the Rwanda Forestry Authority, speaks during the National Agroforestry conference in Kigali in 2024. Courtesy
Environment
Govt moves to terminate contract after private firm quits state forest deal
Friday, October 31, 2025
The government has allocated over Rwf16 billion to support the expropriation phase of the 10-kilometre Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka road upgrade
Infrastructure
PHOTOS: Major properties likely to be affected by Giporoso–Masaka road upgrades
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Fortis Green Housing, a Kigali-based American developer, has launched a $25 million eco-estate in Kigali’s Masaka Sector. Courtesy
Housing
What are the key amenities that make a housing project green?
Thursday, October 30, 2025

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