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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
A view of the ongoing construction works on the proposed 43.5MW Nyabarongo II hydropower plant in Gakenke District. Authorities have announced that, effective July 10, a segment of the Giticyinyoni–Nzove–Ruli–Gakenke road will be closed to pave way for the dam expansion. Courtesy.
Infrastructure
Nyabarongo II hydroelectric dam construction works force road closure
Illicit financial flows in Africa are estimated between $50 billion and $80 billion annually.
Security
Rwanda on course to tackle illicit financial flows
A view of Nyabugogo taxis park in Kigali. According to the City of Kigali, Nyabugogo transit hub is set to be revamped to increase its capacity to receive many buses. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Infrastructure
Top five projects awaiting Rwf265bn budget in City of Kigali
Rwanda’s Ambassador to the US, Mathilde Mukantabana addresses delegates during the celebration of the 29th anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation in USA,  on Thursday, July 6
Rwanda
Amb Mukantabana talks Rwanda’s journey to recovery
Roopak Gorajia, sales and marketing Director at ABG (left), Daniel Musafiri, Director of Business Management at NCBA Bank (middle) and Senthil Ganesh, the Managing Director of ABG (right),   during the launch of the new partnership between Akagera Business Group (ABG) and NCBA Bank Rwanda in Kigali on July 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Akagera Business Group and NCBA Bank deal enables easier and more affordable car ownership
The participants pose for a group photo after the workshop on Thursday, July 29. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Featured
FEATURED - Empowering female peacekeepers: The Dallaire Institute facilitates experience sharing in child protection
A flooded area in Nyundo sector, Rubavu. Environment and climate change experts have called for a probe into deforestation, land degradation, and mining activities that have triggered the increase in soil erosion and flooding .
Environment
Scientists call for probe into deforestation, illegal mining
Clare Akamanzi, Rwanda Development Board CEO, addresses delegates during the EU-Rwanda forum in Kigali on June 26. Courtesy
Economy
RDB unveils mineral reserves seeking investors for value addition
All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
25 eco-friendly businesses selected for 7th edition of BK Urumuri initiative
Faustin Karambizi in his maize plantation ,while calling a member of their cooperative to exchange ideas on the improvement of their farming.
Featured
How mobile phones are helping farmers to access agricultural services in Rwanda
Workers sort some e-waste at National E-Waste Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. Rwanda’s total mercury releases into air, water, oil, by-products, and impurities, land and general waste stood at 19,558.85 kilogrammes. File
Environment
Report identifies gaps in curbing adverse effects of mercury pollution
Jean Marie Vianney Kagenza, Team Leader of the Green Gicumbi project. Photos: Courtesy.
Featured
GCF-funded ‘Green Gicumbi’ to strengthen district’s climate resilience
Yamina Karitanyi, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board and Martin Kraft, GIZ Country Director exchange documents during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Monday, June 26. Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda secures over Rwf5 billion to minimize environmental impact of mining
Jean Marie Vianney Kagenza, Team Leader of the Green Gicumbi project.
Featured
FEATURED: GCF-funded ‘Green Gicumbi’ to strengthen district’s climate resilience
Gikondo wetland after factories and businesses in the former industrial park were relocated to the Special Economic Zone to pave way for the restoration of the wetland. Sam Ngendahimana
Kigali’s wetlands repair to save 220,000 people prone to flood risks
The Minister of Agriculture, Ildephonse Musafiri and the Director General of Imbuto Foundation, Sandrine Umutoni award one  group during the awarding ceremony of the 15 young agripreneurs in Bugesera on Friday, June 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture
PHOTOS: Imbuto awards 15 young agripreneurs
Minister of Finance and Economic planning Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana and Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Secretary of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships sign the MoU in Paris. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda, France sign double taxation avoidance agreement
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana signs for a new initiative for mobilizing  €300 million   for climate resilience in Rwanda, at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday June 22.
Environment
Plan to mobilise €300m for Rwanda’s climate resilience unveiled at Paris summit

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