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Residents wade through a flooded residential area in Rubavu on May 3, 2023. Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rwanda’s disaster resilience gets Rwf200bn boost from World Bank

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Miners dig for sand in Satinsyi River in Kageyo Sector, Ngororero District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Crime

Western Province issues stark warning against illegal mining

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
A view of a degraded wetland that is about to be rehabilitated in Kamonyi District. Courtsey
Environment

Kamonyi wetland restoration project secures funding for climate resilience

Monday, September 01, 2025
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Environment

Meteo Rwanda forecasts ‘normal rains’ for September-December season

Saturday, August 30, 2025
Flash floods in Rutsiro washed away a bridge, leaving communities cut off. Courtesy
Editorial

We need more climate shock-resilient infrastructure

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Gihira Water Treatment Plant in Rubavu, located at Sebeya River that was temporary closed due to heavy rain
Environment

Three water treatment plants stop operations due to floods

Monday, August 18, 2025
Lightning strikes killed three people and left nine others with injuries during the night of Sunday, August 17-18
Environment

Three killed, nine injured in overnight downpour

Monday, August 18, 2025
A view of a switchyard of the 80MW Regional Rusumo Hydroelectric Project, one of the largest in the region, serving Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. File photo

Infrastructure is Africa’s most urgent priority and its greatest opportunity

Saturday, August 09, 2025
A resident using Biogas to cook his food in Gisagara District. Courtesy

Africa must not sell itself short: Let carbon markets fund development, not just emissions

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Leon Mugesera fueled hate with eloquence. Courtesy

Rehabilitating dogs and other beasts

Monday, August 04, 2025
Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa presents the 2025-26 national budget before parliament on June 12. The government’s move to allocate over 8% of the budget to environmental protection and climate change marks a major step forward.
Editorial

A bigger climate budget is a good start, but the real work lies ahead

Friday, August 01, 2025
A worker on duty at Kabuye Sugar Plant Factory. The government is exploring ways to boost domestic sugar production and reduce reliance on imports, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. File photo.
Economy

Rwanda steps up efforts to boost local sugar production, cut imports

Thursday, July 31, 2025