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A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File

The path forward: Harnessing technology, innovation in agriculture in Eastern Africa

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s report, in 2023-2024, Rwanda achieved an annual milk production of one million tonnes, representing 85.7 per cent of the target. Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Govt outlines actions to boost milk production after missed target

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Some cows at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. Courtesy

Harnessing data, scenario-based planning in Rwanda: A look at NST2

Monday, December 16, 2024
Farmers try to salvage their rice produce from a flooded plantation in the aftermath of heavy rains in Rwangingo Marshland in Nyagatare District on May 6, 2020. Courtesy
Environment

Climate shocks impede SDGs progress as Rwanda records 10,000 disasters in 8 years

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Afisa Muhawenimana fetches water from a newly installed station in Nyamugari sector in Kirehe. Muhawenimana lost her eldest son in 2022 when drowned in the Akagera River after he went to fetch water.
Rwanda

How groundwater drilling transformed livelihoods in Kirehe

Monday, December 02, 2024
A newly constructed water drainage to curb floods at Kanogo in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwanda, Horn of Africa countries forecast to face flooding risks

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Environment

Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Ali D. Mohamed, the AGN Chair, delivered his remarks at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 12. Photo courtesy.
Environment

COP29: What African group of negotiators hope to walk away with

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Students pose for a photo as they join BK Foundation and residents during a community-led tree-planting event at Gahini in Kayonza District. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Kayonza: BK Foundation Joins Residents in a Community Tree-Planting Activity

Monday, October 28, 2024
Health worker inspects a cross border truck at Rusumo One Stop Border Post, during the Covid 19 period. Craish Bahizi

Africa faces a fragile recovery amid persistent challenges

Monday, October 21, 2024
Rwanda's satellite' RWASAT-1 showcased in Kigali on May 16, 2019. TRL Space CEO and founder, Petr Kapoun has revealed that Rwanda's first hyperspectral satellite is being built. File
Editorial

Hyperspectral satellites could usher Rwanda into a new era

Monday, October 14, 2024
The Summit of the Future can also serve as a platform to advance Africa's economic agenda.
Africa

Why the UN Summit of the Future must focus on Africa

Sunday, September 22, 2024