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The new bill is prohibiting the harvesting of ‘immature trees’, and obliging residents to always seek permits to be allowed to cut mature trees. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Parliament to deliberate on ‘tough’ forest bill

Monday, March 25, 2024
Polish President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda are expected in Kigali on a working visit, on February 6. Internet
International

Bilateral relations: Unpacking Rwanda-Poland ties

Monday, February 05, 2024
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Rwanda

Eight Rwandans who landed major international jobs in 2023

Friday, December 29, 2023
A new proposed bill by the government aims to make it obligatory for residents seeking to harvest forests or trees for various purposes to obtain permits from competent authorities. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda’s ‘tougher’ forest bill stirs public debate

Tuesday, September 05, 2023
The wildfire, which ignited on Monday evening, has inflicted severe damage on part of the forest which is located within the Bweyeye sector of Rusizi district.Courtesy

Wildfire guts parts of Nyungwe forest

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Environment

New bill proposes mandatory permits for tree harvesting

Monday, August 07, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya explains to journalists how a new bill governing forests and trees could help Rwanda to utilise carbon market, on August 2, 2023, in Kigali. EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Environment

Rwanda counts on new forest bill to tap global carbon market

Saturday, August 05, 2023
(Clockwise, top left): Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, Teddy Mpinganzima Mugabo, Juliet Kabera, Coletha Ruhamya, Aloysie Imanishimwe, Francine Munyaneza, Grace Ineza and Eliane Ubalijoro. All photos: Courtesy.
Women

Rwandan women shaping country's green growth agenda

Thursday, August 03, 2023
Cabinet Secretary of Interior and Administration of National Government Kithure Kindiki. Photo: NMG
Africa

Death toll in Kenya starvation cult case passes 400

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Dr Usta Kayitesi, RGB’s Chief Executive Officer addresses representatives of churches that work with World Vision on May 8. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Religion

Calls grow for communities to be cautious about religious cults

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
L-R: Pauline Nyiramasuhuko, her son Arsène Shalom Ntahobali, and her daughter-in-law Béatrice Munyenyezi.
Crime

The family that tormented and massacred thousands of Tutsi in Butare

Monday, May 01, 2023
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Religion

Local clerics weigh in following Kenyan starvation cult

Wednesday, April 26, 2023