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One of over 6,000 houses damaged by disasters in Rubavu District in Rwanda in May, 2023. The disasters also claimed 135 lives, livestock, and many hectares of plantations were washed away. File photo
Environment

EAC to approach COP28 as bloc with one voice, recommits to food security

Saturday, November 25, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods during heavy rains that ravaged the country on May 2-3, 2023. According to the statistics, 150 residents lost their lives and over 6000 houses were destroyed. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Why Rwanda needs global “Loss and Damage Fund”

Friday, November 24, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks as Kenyan President William Ruto, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan look on, at the EAC High-Level Forum on Climate Change and Food Security in Arusha, Tanzania on Thursday, November 23. Courtesy
Agriculture

Ngirente calls for climate resilience, de-risking agriculture in EAC

Thursday, November 23, 2023
A farmer irrigates his cabagge plantation in Akagera wetland near Mahama refugee camp.
Agriculture

Mahama refugees turn to farming after relief aid cut

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Equipped with wave sensors, the water level monitors effectively communicate fluctuations in water levels every five minutes
Environment

Rwanda installs flood monitors on Nile Basin rivers, lakes

Friday, November 17, 2023
Delegates pose for a group photo during the 6thInternational Conference on Environment, Energy and Development (ICEED2023) in Kigali November 8, 2023. COURTESY
Featured

FEATURED: UNILAK to host China-Africa joint research centre

Monday, November 13, 2023
One of the new pedestrian bridges completed at Sebeya River connecting Kanama and Nyundo Sectors to facilitate residents who mainly face challenges to cross Sebeya in rainy season. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

Photos: Efforts to tame deadly Sebeya floods gain momentum

Saturday, November 11, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya delivers her remarks during the climate research conference in Kigali on October 27. COURTESY
Environment

Rwanda to set up weather forecasting centre of excellence

Friday, October 27, 2023
Participants pose for a group photo after completing a three-day workshop which brought together 27 academic staff from UR. Courtesy
Featured

[FEATURED] Enhancing technology and engineering education: How AFRETEC is empowering UR’s academic staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Arthur Mukembo, the Future Lab Studio Lead at The Innovation Village, while speaking from the Better Future Stage booth at the Mobile World Congress in Kigali, on Wednesday, October 18. Photo by Nadia
Technology

Digital strategy experts across Africa push for more collaborative initiatives

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Rwandan students receiving certificates of achievement for the project, flanked by the Rwanda Space Agency CEO, CFO, and CTO. Courtesy RSA

It’s real: Rwandan-designed AI app, space technology to transform land use

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
One of young women who conducted a five-month vocational skills training in the arts of clothing production at Butamwa TVET School in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Featured

How vocational skills built hope for young women in Nyaruguru

Monday, October 16, 2023