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Rwanda has approved BioUcenta™, a lower-cost drug similar to Lucentis® (ranibizumab), to treat diabetic macular edema
Health

Rwanda FDA approves Africa’s first affordable eye drug

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A total of 9,526 students graduated from the University of Rwanda during the 11th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, October 17. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Education

PHOTOS: Inside University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Banana farmer Evariste Mutibagirana harvests bananas from his farm in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Biotech research offers new hope for Rwanda’s banana farmers

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The European Union (EU) through Team Europe announced an €95 million (approximatelyRwf160bn) funding commitment to Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech secures up to Rwf160bn for vaccine production in Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, and the Director General of the Rwanda Standards Board, Raymond Murenzii unveil the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

What to know about Rwanda's new Rwf400bn plan to curb biodiversity loss

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
40 baby mountain gorillas, including 18 born in 2024, will be named during the ceremony traditionally held in Kinigi.
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Who will name baby gorillas this year?

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Alliance Merci Arengerwe.
Education

Meet 18-year-old student whose dream to be the best came true

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Burera District. Irish potato and maize farmers have warned of a likely decline in production as the prices of pesticides and fungicides continue to rise.
Agriculture

New biotech maize trials offer hope against fall armyworm devastation

Monday, August 11, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu captures a quiet moment overlooking Lake Kivu during a weekend stay at Cleo Hotel in Western Rwanda

From scenic views to unexpected talent: My weekend at Lake Kivu

Monday, July 28, 2025
Biotech cassava is being tested in Huye District to fight a disease that once caused a major drop in production
Agriculture

How three biotech crops could help Rwandan farmers curb losses

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Delegates from around the world will meet at Kigali Paramount Hotel to attend the SBA4.0 International Synthetic Biology and Biosecurity Conference in Africa
Featured

Kigali Paramount Hotel to host major scientific conference

Tuesday, July 22, 2025