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Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame’s answer to recent disaster; empathy, new homes and sustainable future

Saturday, May 13, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by disasters on May 3 in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu. According to new statistics the number of people killed by flash floods and landslides on May 2 and May 3 has risen to 135. Courtesy

Death toll from disasters reaches 135, over 20,000 left homeless

Saturday, May 13, 2023
A view of a collapsed balcony at Nyabugogo. The incident happened after a balcony railing of Inkundamahoro building collapsed on Friday evening, as thousands of people flocked to greet President Paul Kagame. Courtesy
Rwanda

12 injured in Nyabugogo stampede

Saturday, May 13, 2023
President Paul Kagame visits residents affected by disasters in Rubavu District , on Friday, May 12. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame visits disaster-hit citizens, promises quick support

Friday, May 12, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were extremely damaged by landslides and floods in Rwanda on May 3. According to the newly launched assessment a total of 19,179 families are in very high risk zones, which can endanger their lives in case of disasters. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt needs Rwf13bn to relocate 19,000 families from high risk zones

Thursday, May 11, 2023
A view of a beautiful road in Bugesera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Show me the state of a country’s roads, I’ll show you the state of its government

Friday, May 12, 2023
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Rwanda

Zimbabwe to mobilise support toward Rwanda floods victims

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Editorial

More deployment of foreign forces in eastern DR Congo a recipe for disaster

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Rwanda

EU condoles with Rwanda over victims of flood disasters

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Young leaders from the East African countries convene for a Model United Nations simulations diplomatic training.

African youth have the potential to create the continent they need

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