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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
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
Thursday, June 23, 2022
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
Thursday, June 23, 2022
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
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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?
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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?
Monday, June 20, 2022
Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Photo: Courtesy.
CHOGM: Academics call for collective action to address climate change effects
Friday, June 17, 2022
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
Thursday, June 16, 2022
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
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Economically vulnerable women turn to e-motorbikes for income
Monday, June 13, 2022
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. Photo: File.
How drought affected Kayonza farmers' income
Monday, June 13, 2022
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?
Thursday, June 09, 2022
Residents work at a road maintenance project. LODA has announced plans to write off loans amounting to Rwf4.8 billion which had been given to beneficiaries under VUP financial services. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda
Govt to waive Rwf5bn loaned to vulnerable citizens
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
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About 4,000 Kigali street vendors to be settled in new markets
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
A tomato farmer packages his production for the market. Photo: File.
Growing concerns over food wastage
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Rwanda Red Cross (RRC) has received a grant worth Rwf141.2 million from Coca-Cola Foundation that is aimed to save more lives by conducting awareness campaigns to increase vaccination coverage so as to stop the spread.
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FEATURED: Rwanda Red Cross gets Rwf141.2m from Bralirwa on behalf of The Coca-Cola Foundation to combat COVID-19
Sunday, June 05, 2022
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World Environment Day: Mining firms on the spot for environmental degradation
Sunday, June 05, 2022

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