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Heads of State pose for a photo after their opening session of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, September 5. Village Urugwiro
Environment

Africa faces climate crisis, seeks lower interest rates on debt

Wednesday, September 06, 2023
Bihozagara during an interview at The New Times on August 28, 2023. He developed a passion for music and became a member of the love ballad-focused musical group called New Voice. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Society

How artiste’s brush with death sparked mission to support deprived individuals

Wednesday, September 06, 2023
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the opening of the Heads of State session of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, September 5. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Environment

Africa should be key player in search for global climate solutions - Kagame

Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were damaged by landslides and floods in Rubavu District on May 3. in Rubavu District . File
Environment

Africa: 110 million people affected by climate-related hazards in 2022

Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Patricia Scotland KC with delegates discuss measures to end gender inequality in several priority areas during the 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting in Bahamas on August 22. COURTESY

A gender-equal society will move us all forward

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Members of the community pose for a group photo after celebrating Umuganura .
Africa

Rwandan community in Ghana celebrates Umuganura

Sunday, August 27, 2023
Mayor Rubingisa disclosed that 7,361 families have been identified in high-risk zones. During the previous rainy season, 4,230 families were successfully relocated. File
Rwanda

City of Kigali clarifies eviction plans for residents in high-risk zones

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Women drying chili produce from a chili farm in Bugesera District. Photo by Jean de Dieu Nsabimana

Why women are pivotal to climate action

Monday, August 21, 2023
One of houses that were damaged by earthquake in Rubavu in 2021.Nyamagabe, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, Rusizi and Rutsiro district have been listed as the districts in highest risk zone with exposure to seismics. File
Rwanda

Rwanda’s six most earthquake-prone districts named

Friday, August 18, 2023
A segment of a residential area of Myembe in Kimihurura that is a high risk zone in Kigali. The City of Kigali has ordered all dwellers in identified high-risk zones to relocate ahead of the rainy season. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

City orders dwellers in high-risk zones to relocate ahead of rainy season

Thursday, August 10, 2023
Delegates from UN agencies, World Vision, local NGOs, and government entities pose for a picture at the World Vision's EA GAM - HEA Regional skills share Forum taking place in Kigali, from August 7-10. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

World Vision's EA GAM/HEA Regional skills share Forum to boost humanitarian efforts

Thursday, August 10, 2023
An aerial view of Vision City estate in Kigali. Rwanda will host the Africa Smart and Sustainable Cities Investment Summit in Kigali from September 6-8. Photo: File.
Technology

30 African smart cities to be recognised at Kigali summit

Wednesday, August 09, 2023