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Miners during their activities at a mimning site in Rurindo District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED - The silent ecological tragedy: Artisanal mining and ecosystem degradation

Friday, September 15, 2023
Ines Mwangavu, the Executive Director of ActionAid Rwanda officiating the launch of the climate justice in Muko, Musanze District
Environment

ActionAid launches climate justice campaign

Sunday, September 10, 2023
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs President of the Union of the Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Azali Assoumani as the latter takes his seat after the Union became a permanent member of the G20 during the G20 Summit 2023 at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (PTI Photo)
Africa

G20 membership will increase Africa’s voice, visibility, and influence – leaders

Saturday, September 09, 2023
Kenya President William Ruto addresses delegates during the conclusion of Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, September 6. Courtesy
Africa

Nairobi declaration calls for new financing architecture to address Africa's needs

Thursday, September 07, 2023
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