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Immunocompromised people are at risk of developing serious or life-threatening fungal diseases. Africa accounts for 67 percent of the global burden of HIV, and opportunistic fungal diseases are on the rise. PHOTO _ SHUTTERSTOCK
Health

Researchers link HIV infections spike to drought

Sunday, March 17, 2024
According to MINAGRI, maize production volume is estimated to be 446,460 metric tons, compared to 390,879 metric tons estimated in the same season of 2023. File
Agriculture

Gov’t highlights major plans to boost food crops production

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Workers sort green beans for exprort in January. The agricultural sector contributed 27 per cent to the economy. Photo: Chelsea Nkubito
Economy

Rwanda's economy grew 8.2% in 2023

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
SCIAF and consortium partners Trócaire, CBM UK and five Rwandan partners supported by the Scottish Government during the launch of the Climate Justice Programme at Kigali Marriott Hotel, on February 2024. Photos: Courtesy/ Trócaire Rwanda.
Featured

Weathering the storm: Major climate justice scheme launched in Rwanda

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
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Africa

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

Friday, February 23, 2024
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
Nyandungu contains several waterponds
Environment

How Rwanda is faring in wetlands restoration

Monday, December 04, 2023
Aerial view of a flooded Nsanje residential area in Malawi on March 16, 2023. Internet

Africa must unite and lead climate change talk

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Delegates during the EAC High-Level Forum on Climate Change & Food Security in Arusha Tanzania on Thursday, November 23.
Agriculture

EAC Heads of State Summit: Climate change, food security top agenda

Friday, November 24, 2023
A farmer irrigates his cabagge plantation in Akagera wetland near Mahama refugee camp.
Agriculture

Mahama refugees turn to farming after relief aid cut

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya delivers her remarks during the climate research conference in Kigali on October 27. COURTESY
Environment

Rwanda to set up weather forecasting centre of excellence

Friday, October 27, 2023