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Kozamuika cooperative's members from Kanama sector pose for a group photo with senators and local authorities.
Women

Rubavu: Senators commend gender equality among cooperatives

Friday, January 12, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Eight Rwandans who landed major international jobs in 2023

Friday, December 29, 2023
Rwanda’s Clare Akamanzi, the Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa with BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall.Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Basketball fraternity backs new NBA Africa chief Akamanzi

Thursday, December 28, 2023
The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday, December 27, appointed Rwanda’s Clare Akamanzi as the Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Basketball

Rwanda’s Akamanzi appointed NBA Africa CEO

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Christine Uwamahoro, a market trader in Muhanga said that before the support, it was a challenge to get a loan from banks but now she trades agricultural produce including onions, tomatoes, and peas. All photos were taken by Willy Mucyo
Women

How vulnerable women’s livelihoods are improving under a UN Women scheme

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
(L-R) Ambassador of EU to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, Jeanne Nyirahabimana, the Executive Secretary of Eastern Province, AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, Aissa Toure Sarr, Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore and Isao Fukushima, the Ambassador of Japan during inauguration of the 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project in Eastern Province on Wednesday, December 13. According to officials the revamped road has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo road credited for easing movement, trade

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Some of new houses that were given to vulnerable residents in Nyaruguru District in 2022. The idea of making a better Rwanda has always been, and always will be, a work-in-progress. FILE

Time to refresh our social contract

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Rwanda officials hand over a cow to vulnerable households as part of the national ‘Girinka’ programme in Shyara Sector. Photo by Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: We feel at home in Bugesera, Dar Al Handasah to Shyara residents

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance

Monday, December 11, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya addresses delegates on a long-standing demand from the global south at the COP25 in Dubai on Saturday, December 9. Courtesy
Environment

COP28: Rwanda advocates for grants over loans in climate disaster relief fund

Sunday, December 10, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne D’arc Mujawamariya speaks at a panel discussion at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE, on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Environment

Highlights from the first week of COP28 negotiations

Saturday, December 09, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya speaks during a session in Dubai.Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) aims to “enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
Environment

COP28: Climate experts question slow progress in adaptation talks

Thursday, December 07, 2023