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Rwandan civil engineer Lisa Umutoni received the Young Civil Engineer Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), South Carolina Section on September 13. Courtesy
Women

Rwandan woman wins 'Young Civil Engineer Award' in South Carolina

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Over 60 people feared dead in Nigeria boat accident.

Over 60 people feared dead in Nigeria boat accident

Sunday, September 15, 2024
A segment of a residential hotspot identified as a high risk zone in Gatsata. These hotspots include Gatsata, Jabana, Nduba, Kimisagara, Nyakabanda, Kigali, and Mageragere sectors, as well as areas near wetlands. File
Environment

City of Kigali names disaster hotspots as rainy season starts

Sunday, September 08, 2024
Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plant. File
Africa

New State of Climate in Africa Report ‘stark reminder of urgency of climate action’ – Official

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support
Rwanda

Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The New Times

The growing need for parametric insurance in Africa

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Small-scale farmers in Rutsiro District are witnessing high productivity following the restoration of Bitenga marshland. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Climate-resilient assets improve food security in Rutsiro

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Rubavu residents wade through a flooded residential area in Nyundo sector on May 3, 2023. Rwanda has identified a $7.1 billion funding gap to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. File
Environment

COP29: Rwanda advocates for doubling of climate change adaptation finance

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
A water pumping system constructed in Gabiro Agribusiness Hub, in Eastern Province. The hub was developed to cater to the country’s food security needs, and help offset the trade balance by addressing the current situation where imports still outweigh exports.
Economy

S&P global maintains Rwanda’s creditworthiness at B with stable economic outlook

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
A landscape view of the reforested area. Green Gicumbi project has rehabilitated 1,107 hectares of degraded forests in the past three years. Courtesy
Environment

What are Rwanda’s top 10 forestry conservation-related projects?

Monday, July 29, 2024
Aerial view of the ongoing construction activities of Muvumba Multipurpose dam on Muvumba River that is set to be completed in 2026. Courtesy
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Muvumba multipurpose dam under construction

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Thousands of residents gathered at the stadium, during the RPF Inkotanyi campaign rally in Gicumbi District on July 9. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwandan elections, AI and the worrisome state of the world

Friday, July 12, 2024