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Boosting soil health with cover crops. These vital components of conservation agriculture improve nutrient levels and water retention, leading to healthier, more productive lands. (Photo: RICA).

Key to preserving Rwanda’s food security lies in the soil

Monday, March 24, 2025
Farmers try to salvage their rice plantation that was damaged by floods in Nyagatare in 2022. File
Environment

Can a disaster insurance fund transform Rwanda's recovery efforts?

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Officials from UNICEF Rwanda, and the embassy of Japan, launch a $1.35 million project on Monday, March 17. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Featured

FEATURED: UNICEF Rwanda, Japan launch $1.35m project for disaster-affected communities

Monday, March 17, 2025
Deaf rights organizations call for more inclusive disaster communication strategies to ensure deaf persons receive life-saving information when it matters most. COURTESY
Health

Deaf rights activists call for inclusive disaster preparedness during natural crises

Saturday, March 08, 2025
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Art

Signs of change: Art exhibition portrays challenges of deaf people during natural disasters

Monday, February 24, 2025
Ambassador Josefa Sacko, the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment.
International

AU official: Africa's population growth requires stronger food security measures

Friday, February 14, 2025
Rwanda's Minister of Interior, Vincent Biruta (R), and Guinea's Minister of Security and Civil Protection, Bachir Diallo, hold copies of the security cooperation MoU at the signing ceremony held in Kigali, on January 27, 2025 (courtesy).
Security

Rwanda, Guinea sign security cooperation deal

Monday, January 27, 2025
Houses destroyed by heavy rain in Nyabihu District. Rwanda continues to face natural disasters worsened by climate change. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Report shows effects of 10 major disasters in 2024

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Juliet Kabera, the Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) speaks during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Wednesday, December 18. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new Rwf30bn plan to develop secondary cities

Friday, December 20, 2024
Residents clear mud and sand from Giciye River in Ngororero District after heavy rainfall. Photo: File.
Environment

Govt mulls new model to safeguard Giciye power plants from floods

Tuesday, December 17, 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
A scene in Nigerian movie Freedom Way-Photo courtesy
Cinema

Must-watch African movie gems for your weekend

Friday, November 29, 2024