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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Aerial view of Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. File
Economy
70% of industrial parks operational as gov’t woos more investors
Delegates during the discussions at the United Nations climate summit (COP29) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Courtesy
Environment
COP29 falls short of $1.3tn climate finance demanded by developing countries
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media  on the latest decision from the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, November 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda central bank maintains policy rate at 6.5%
With a wastewater treatment system, GS Rilima with 500 students is expected to  get six kilogrammes of biogas per day and save at least Rwf20,000
Energy
Rwanda explores biogas from wastewater to power schools
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. In Rwanda, every $1 million (approximately Rwf1.3 billion) invested in nature-based tourism creates 1,328 new jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Rwanda
Nature-based tourism poised to boost Rwanda’s economy
Residents of Burera District receive cookstoves as part of a programme meant to reduce their reliance on firewood from Rugezi wetland. Courtesy
Rwanda
Burera looks to cookstoves as firewood collection threatens Rugezi wetland
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Environment
Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts
Rwanda's Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre), and CEO of the Rwanda Governance Board, Doris Uwicyeza Picard (second right) take part in a panel discussion at the International Conference on Genocide held at California State University, Sacramento on November 14-16.
Rwanda
USA: Conference on Genocide renews call to punish deniers, deport fugitives
Energy Private Developers (EPD) and  BK Foundation officials pose for a group photo during the signing ceremony in Kigali on November 15. (1)
Rwanda
EPD, BK Foundation to empower households with sustainable lighting, improved cookstoves
Unity Club organisation is made up of the country's members of the cabinet - present and past - and their spouses.
Rwanda
Championing peace, cultural values among 10 Unity Club forum resolutions
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)
Rwanda
COP29: Guidelines on how to include small businesses in national climate plans unveiled
Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund, speaks during the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)  in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 14, 2024.Photo Courtesy
Environment
Inside Rwanda's plan to fix $6bn climate finance gap
Faustin Munyazikwiye, Rwanda's lead negotiator in the UN Climate talks at COP29
Environment
Are countries on track with their national climate goals?
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has prepared executive orders and proclamations to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. Photo Courtesy 
International
What is the future of Paris climate agreement after Trump’s election?
Ali D. Mohamed, the AGN Chair, delivered his remarks at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 12. Photo courtesy.
Environment
COP29: What African group of negotiators hope to walk away with
Joyeuse Uwingeneye, Director General of the Rwanda Public Procurement Authority, speaks at a press conference for the Fourth General Assembly of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN).
Environment
Rwanda public institutions urged to procure eco-friendly goods, services
The New Times
Environment
COP29 opens in Azerbaijan
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda
Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

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