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Minister for Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, said Rwanda expects tangible commitments and pledges to increase access to reliable low-carbon energy during the Africa Climate Summit. Photo: Courtesy.
Environment

Seven things to expect from Africa Climate Summit

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Heavy trucks carrying sand cross into Goma town via Grande Barrière Border Post. PHOTO BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Economy

Sand mining business thrives in Western Province

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Gikondo wetland will be turned into recreational area like Nyandungu Eco-tourism Park
Environment

Govt engages youth in removing plastic waste from Gikondo wetland

Saturday, August 26, 2023
Some birds that were photographed at Rubungo hill in Bumbogo, in Gasabo District. Rwanda boasts more than 703 bird species, making it one of the countries with the highest concentration of bird population in Africa. All photos by Sam Ngendahimana

PHOTOS: Why Rwanda is a bird sanctuary

Sunday, August 13, 2023
Burukina Faso Transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré and Malian Transitional President, Colonel Assimi Goïta,during their meeting. Internet.
Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso leaders back Niger coup plotter

Tuesday, August 01, 2023
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri delivers remarks during the opening of the meeting in Kigali on Monday, July 31. Courtesy

Only 37% of farmers use quality seeds - Agric Minister

Monday, July 31, 2023
A general view of billowing smoke as supporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces attack the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), the party of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, in Niamey on July 27, 2023. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
Africa

Niger coup leaders given one week to cede power

Monday, July 31, 2023
Some seedlings of indigenous species. Rwanda is planning to plant more trees, of which 40 per cent must be indigenous species, in order to access the carbon market. COURTESY
Environment

Carbon trading: Indigenous trees to take up 40% of Rwanda’s forests

Monday, July 24, 2023
The newly constructed dam will serve to retain a portion of the floodwater and release it at a controlled flow rate.

Govt completes construction of River Sebeya flood retention dam

Monday, July 10, 2023
Rwanda Investigation Bureau's spokesperson Thierry Murangira speaks to journalists. According to RIB a total of 234 people were arrested for genocide ideology and related crimes during the 100 days of the commemoration.
Crime

Over 230 arrested for genocide ideology in 100 days - RIB

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
A flooded area in Nyundo sector, Rubavu. Environment and climate change experts have called for a probe into deforestation, land degradation, and mining activities that have triggered the increase in soil erosion and flooding .
Environment

Scientists call for probe into deforestation, illegal mining

Monday, July 03, 2023
Jean Marie Vianney Kagenza, Team Leader of the Green Gicumbi project. Photos: Courtesy.
Featured

GCF-funded ‘Green Gicumbi’ to strengthen district’s climate resilience

Tuesday, June 27, 2023