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Rwamagana Solar Power Station, an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest economy in the East African Community. FILE
Energy

FEATURED: Universalising energy access through solar

Friday, September 01, 2023
A technician during an installation of a solar panel. The government has revised the National Electrification Plan to augment the number of households connected to the national grid and bolster off-grid solutio
Energy

Rwanda revises electrification plan to increase solar home systems

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Lama breifs football hopefuls during a ‘Meet and Greet’ event where he met 30 young players from the PSG Academy in Rwanda. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Football

Football and education go hand in hand, says PSG legend Lama

Friday, September 01, 2023
Julianna Lindsey, UNICEF Rwanda's Country Representative and Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Development sign the agreement on August 31. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

UK, Rwanda ink deal to keep 'at-risk' girls in school

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Development and Africa graces the launch of the British Council’s Digital Library on Thursday, August 31. Courtesy
Technology

PHOTOS: UK Minister Andrew Mitchell unveils digital library in Rwanda

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta meets Andrew Mitchell, the UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, during his visit to Rwanda that starts on Thursday, August 31. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda, UK announce Rwf90 billion partnership for girls education

Thursday, August 31, 2023
RDB CEO Clare Akamanzi poses for a photo with delegates during the Business of Conservation Conference on August 30.
Environment

Experts call for more involvement of policymakers in wildlife conservation

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Idris Elba (L) and Kevin Hart.
Tourism

Idris Elba, Kevin Hart among gorilla namers

Thursday, August 31, 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
Some mountain gorillas from Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda has been named 6th in Africa for wildlife conservation, attaining a score of 56.7 percent. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Rwanda ranks 6th in wildlife conservation in Africa

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Doctors conduct a medical operation at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District. Rwanda has an ambitious target of becoming a medical tourism hub where people from various parts of the world can access advanced health services and training. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Health

Unpacking Rwanda's plan to become a medical tourism hub

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
A flooded wetland where rice plantation was damaged in Kicukiro District
Environment

COP28: Rwandan activists weigh in on compensation fund for climate change losses

Wednesday, August 30, 2023