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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Delegates pose for a group photo during  the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
A closer look at new Commonwealth project to scale up marine protection
Kwibuka28 event in the UAE also featured messages of hope by the youth and a moving testimony shared by Pauline Kayitare Mukayiranga
Kwibuka28: Rwandans in Middle East commemorate
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FEATURED - African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS): Achievements and planned activities
President Kagame flanked by the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland with other officials  during a press briefing held at the end of the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting that took place in Kigali on June 25.Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva
Commonwealth adopts historic accord to combat climate change through land use
Malawi residents wade through a flooded road in Malawi. African Youth Conference on Climate Justiceu201d reiterated the need for including youth in climate change negotiations processes. Internet
Five demands set by African youth to fight climate change
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the CHOGM high-level side event on climate change in Kigali on June 23. Photo Courtesy
Ngirente calls for innovation in climate finance, carbon market
The meeting of ministers was chaired by Rwandau2019s Foreign affairs Minister, Vincent Biruta, flanked by Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland QC in Kigali on June 22.
CHOGM: Global action needed to strengthen small states in Commonwealth
Nyabarongo water treatment plant in Kigali. Rwanda is set to benefit from the African Cities Water Adaptation (ACWA) Fund that is set to mobilise $62 billion so as to address water issues.
Rwanda to benefit from $62bn fund to address water challenges in African cities
People stranded on a flooded street in Kigali in 2020. Climate justice experts have called for a strong financial mechanism for loss and damage compensation to African countries. Photo: File.
Rwanda
Activists demand climate finance to compensate Africa
The report which was presented by Jeff Ardon, The Ocean Governance Adviser at Commonwealth secretariat, shows that across the commonwealth, 41 countries have taken steps to reduce avoidable single-use plastic waste.
CHOGM: Report hails Rwanda’s move to reduce single-use plastics
Cross border trucks transport goods from Dar- Es Salaam to Kigali. Seen here at Rusumo One Stop Border Post . Dan Nsengiyumva
What will it take to eliminate barriers in intra-EAC regional trade?
Rwanda National Policeu2019s Rescue Unit rescues residents from a flooded road in Kigali on February 3, 2020. Photo: File.
How can CHOGM influence climate change interventions?
Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Photo: Courtesy.
CHOGM: Academics call for collective action to address climate change effects
Officials pose for a group photo during the East Africa International Arbitration Conference held in Kigali on June 16. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Justice minister roots for arbitration in climate change-related disputes
Faustin Munyazikwiye, the Deputy Director General of REMA (L) and Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara  during the launch of the initiative in Kigali on June 14.
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FEATURED: Equity Bank Rwanda to support green businesses in fight against climate change
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Economically vulnerable women turn to e-motorbikes for income
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. Photo: File.
How drought affected Kayonza farmers' income
A view of Nyabarongo river that  is the longest river in Rwanda, part of the upper headwaters of the Nile. It turns into Akagera River, which eventually flows into Lake Victoria and forms the Nile River. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
Who is polluting River Nyabarongo?

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