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Rwanda plans to increase land under export crops from 79,409 hectares to 97,100 hectares during that period, according to government figures.
Agriculture

Subsidised insurance for greenhouse farms launched

Friday, May 08, 2026
Workers in sugar processing at Kabuye Sugar Works. Rwanda’s only major sugar producer has increased output over the past three seasons. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Kabuye sugar output rises, but floods keep factory below capacity

Friday, May 08, 2026
Montfort Mlachila, the IMF advisor at the African Department, speaks during a panel discussion during the national launch of the April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook on May 6. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
International

Economic shocks could push 20 million Africans into hunger, IMF warns

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose water resources development project in Nyagatare District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt targets October to clear Rwf4bn Muvumba compensation backlog

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Governor of National Bank of Rwanda Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses at the ZEP-RE annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Low insurance penetration worries African policymakers

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Women with disabilities pose for a photo during a campaign, calling for an early warning system to cope with the effects of climate change. File
Women

Activists call for inclusive early warning systems for women with disabilities

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Grey Crowned Crane population recovery has been driven by a combination of policy decisions, habitat restoration and community action that has gradually changed how wetlands are managed and protected. Net photo
Environment

How Rwanda turned the tide for its grey crowned cranes

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Veterinarians perform embryo transfer procedures in cattle at ISAR Songa on October 15, 2019. The world marks World Veterinary Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (File)

Veterinarians: Africa’s first line of defence for public health

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.
Featured

From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Some properties owned by Dutere Imbere Murundi Cooperative that brings together 1,914 farmers cultivating about 330 hectares of rice, with an average seasonal output of 1,800 tonnes. All photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Kayonza farmers demand second reservoir after flood losses

Monday, April 06, 2026
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, during a tree planting exercise at the joint celebration of the International Day of Forests, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day on Saturday, March 28.
Environment

Environment minister renews call for water, forest protection 

Sunday, March 29, 2026
PM Nsengiyumva consults with Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a consultative meeting of central and local government officials on Monday, March 23, at Rwanda Military Academy, Gako, in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Politics

PM Nsengiyumva tips leaders on service delivery, problem-solving

Monday, March 23, 2026