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Zambia President, Hakainde Hichilema addresses delegates at Norrsken House during his state visit in Rwanda last year. President Hicchilema on Thursday declared a national state of disaster and emergency to enable a rapid response to the prolonged drought in the country. File photo
Africa

Zambia declares state of disaster due to drought

Friday, March 01, 2024
Four renowned chefs curating a recipe book under FAO support, the new initiative that aims to showcase traditional crops and recipes that represent Rwandan culture. Courtesy
Rwanda

FAO promoting traditional Rwandan cuisine with new recipe book

Friday, March 01, 2024
Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year, in Rwanda. On February 21, 2024, the country enacted legislation governing biosafety, aimed at ensuring the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) food in the country.
Agriculture

Six things to know as Rwanda promulgates GMO law

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Cross border cargo trucks transport goods from Tanzania to Rwanda.The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) remains concerned about the risks posed by disruptions in the Red Sea on international commodity prices. (File Photo)
Economy

Red Sea disruption risks on inflation persist despite slowdown – experts

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Workers sort new cassava varieties at a RAB station in Huye District. Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to ensure they are handled, transferred, and used safely. Photo Courtesy
Law

Rwanda finally passes law on GMOs: What next?

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Africa

El Nino rains leave Kenya's arid areas grappling with diseases

Friday, February 23, 2024
Coumba Sow (L) and Sophie Kabano are co-curators of the Rwandan Culinary Art and Gastronomy initiative.
Featured

FEATURED: Promoting gastronomy and traditional dishes from Rwanda at the Kigali Triennial

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivers a speech during the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 17, 2024.
Africa

Ethiopian PM urges international financial reform for developing countries

Sunday, February 18, 2024
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Featured

Can Rwanda evolve into a poverty-free country? GiveDirectly’s mission to accelerate poverty reduction in Rwanda

Thursday, February 15, 2024
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AI Breakthrough Isn't Entirely Bad News for Developing Economies in Africa

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presenting a progress report on post-Covid economic recovery initiatives to a plenary session of both Chambers of Parliament on Tuesday, February 13. Courtesy
Economy

Over 500,000 jobs created in 3 years as economy recovers – PM Ngirente

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A banana plantation that was attacked by Panama disease in Kayonza District in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File
Agriculture

Agric biotechnology could save banana varieties ravaged by Panama disease - experts

Wednesday, February 14, 2024