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Farmers transport pineapples to the market in Ngoma District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

New push to expand access to finance for Rwandan farmers

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Former and current government leaders visited districts across the country throughout October, engaging with residents on unity and reconciliation efforts.
Rwanda

Former govt officials drive unity, resilience from grassroots

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana and Emilie Fernandes, Country Director of Plan International Rwanda launch the new Country Strategy for 2026–2030. Kellya Keza
Featured

A look at Plan International Rwanda’s 2026–30 country strategy

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Officials pose for a group photo at the World Congress on Agroforestry (WCA 2025), that brought together over 700 participants from across the globe, in Kigali on Monday October 20. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda's hosting of World Congress on Agroforestry is more than environmental milestone

Friday, October 24, 2025
Some lab chemicals at Nyarugenge based school. Courtesy
Environment

Over 1,700 tonnes of toxic waste collected from schools, other places

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi (left) and French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet unveil the Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” Courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group unveils 2024 Sustainability Report showcasing measurable progress and impact

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.
Education

Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the 16th Session of the UNCTAD Ministerial Conference , in Geneva, on Tuesday, October 21. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda urges inclusive digitisation to bridge global trade, internet divide

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Leaders from across Africa will gather in Madrid, Spain, on October 22–23, 2025, for the Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), a global summit focused on integrating water, sanitation, and climate action.
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Featured: African leaders unite to tackle water, sanitation, and climate crisis

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama wetland in Rusizi District. Courtesy

World Food Day 2025: Let us be better together

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Dagmawi-habte-selassie-IFAD Country Director and Representative for Rwanda
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PRESS RELEASE: World Food Day 2025: UN agencies reaffirm commitment to transforming agrifood systems in Rwanda

Thursday, October 16, 2025