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Members of the Dukomeze Ubuzima potato cooperative in Musanze planting crops. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Agriculture

Unsustainable farming practices threaten soil health in Virunga mountains

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Delegates at African Union General Assembly.

From aid to ownership: Africa’s path to economic sovereignty

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The land use plans for the districts of Nyamasheke, Rutsiro, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Burera, and Nyanza are being developed in a way that reflects the unique needs and challenges of each district.
Rwanda

Land use master plans for six districts to be complete by end of 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Delegates during the launch of the “Foster Methane Mitigation in Agriculture and Livestock Sectors” project on Tuesday, February 18. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda, FAO collaborate to mitigate methane emissions in agriculture, livestock sectors

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) outlines key policies to boost productivity, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, education, and government services. File

The hidden business leaders who will shape Rwanda’s future

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Some of the hundreds of Rwandans and Congolese Banyamulenge who were arrested in the Burundian capital Bujumbura and its suburbs on Sunday, February 16,
Africa

Mass arrests of Rwandans reported in Burundi after Ndayishimiye rallies Imbonerakure

Sunday, February 16, 2025
A drone being used to tackle illegal mining, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Charis UAS drone landscape.
Technology

Drone surveillance helps curb illegal mining in Rwanda

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Ntare Louisenlund School (NLS), a new Rwandan international institution, is inspired by Uganda's Ntare School.
Featured

FEATURED: Ntare Louisenlund School to host exclusive Open Day for prospective families

Friday, February 14, 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
The government of Qatar, on February 12, approved a draft agreement on mutual visa waiver allowing free entry for holders of Rwandan ordinary passports.
Editorial

Rwanda’s open-door policy is paying dividends

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Single-use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda imposes levy on imports packaged in plastics

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Rwanda has reintroduced value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles to promote pure electric mobility. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Rwanda reintroduces VAT on hybrid vehicles to spur e-mobility

Tuesday, February 11, 2025