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A segment of a place that was damaged by landslides at Myembe, in Kimihurura Sector, Gasabo District in Kigali City. The City of Kigali’s recent assessment found 24,404 plots with about 27,000 houses in high-risk zones despite living in residential areas in 35 sectors of the capital. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali: 6,000 families to be relocated from high-risk zones

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Rwanda

Zimbabwe to mobilise support toward Rwanda floods victims

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Rwanda

EU condoles with Rwanda over victims of flood disasters

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods on May 3. The government will spend Rwf41 billion on rebuilding national roads, Rwf38 billion on bridges, and Rwf25 billion on inter-district roads that were affected. Photo: Courtesy.
Infrastructure

What will it take to have disaster-resilient roads?

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
One of the houses that was destroyed by heavy rains and landslides on May 2-3. 131 people were killed and over 5000 houses destroyed by the landslides. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Disasters: Analysis of last 7 years shows alarming figures

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
One of over 6000 houses that were damaged by the recent disasters Rubavu District. Olivier Mugwiza

Emergencies, Rwandan spirit, and the future

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with other officials interact with a resident of Shyira Sector in Nyabihu District on May 4, following the floods that ravaged the area last week. On his left are; Francois Habitegeko, the Governor of Western Province, Jean Claude Musabyimana, the Minister of Local Government, Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen Jean Bosco Kazura and the Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye. Photo: Cyril Ndegeya.
Rwanda

Rwanda needs Rwf30bn to resettle families affected by disasters

Monday, May 08, 2023
Rubavu residents wade through a flooded residential area in Nyundo sector on May 3.The Cabinet meeting on Monday, May 8, approved an emergency response plan aimed at reinforcing efforts to provide urgent relief. Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rwanda endorses urgent relief to disaster-affected communities

Monday, May 08, 2023
One of thousands of houses that were damaged by the recent disasters Rubavu District.Overall, Nsanzineza said that 3,006 houses were completely destroyed, while 3,200 were damaged by the disasters -- bringing the total to 6,206 houses. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Housing

Disasters: Housing Authority needs Rwf30bn to build 3,000 destroyed houses

Monday, May 08, 2023
Heads of State and Government pose for a photo at the 11th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.
Security

Five key resolutions from UN summit on DR Congo

Monday, May 08, 2023
Over 5,000 houses were swept away by the recent climate disasters in Rwanda's western, northern and southern provinces. At least 9,000 people were rendered homeless. Olivier Mugwiza
Current Affairs

PODCAST: Long road to recovery after climate disaster hits Rwanda

Monday, May 08, 2023
Local Government Minister Jean-Claude Musabyimana delivers remarks at the conclusion of Quran recital competitions organised by the Rwanda Muslim Community at the BK Arena in Kigali. Courtesy
Religion

Minister Musabyimana lauds religious organisations for role in disaster response

Sunday, May 07, 2023