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Kenya intensifies fight against wildlife crimes.
Environment

Kenya intensifies fight against wildlife crimes

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Researchers document some native trees in eastern Province. Courtesy
Environment

17 native tree species to help green Rwanda’s Eastern Province

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Some of dozens of houses affected by winds in Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26. The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management has warned of strong winds expected from April 23 to 30. Courtesy
Environment

Emergency ministry warns of strong winds over next eight days

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
A scenic view of the Congo Nile town within Rutsiro District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment

New land master plans in Burera, Rutsiro set to curb disaster risks

Sunday, April 20, 2025
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Environment

Rwanda turns to local production of lightning rods to curb lightning crisis

Sunday, April 20, 2025
The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management has reported that heavy rain-induced disasters claimed 52 lives between April 1 and April 16.
Environment

Heavy rain-induced disasters kill 52 people in 16 days

Friday, April 18, 2025
The City of Kigali has assured households living in disaster-hot spots near Nduba dumpsite that their urgent relocation during the ongoing rainy season. Courtesy
Environment

Households near Nduba dumpsite assured of compensation despite urgent relocation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
A view of an incident where a landslide hit an accommodation facility in Mulindi, Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District on April 12.Four people lost their lives during heavy rains in Kigali. Moise
Environment

Four dead, 70 hectares of crops damaged as heavy rains intensify

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Eight houses were affected in Nyarugenge District, 12 in Kicukiro, and seven in Gasabo, with parts of the houses collapsing. Two people died—one due to flooding and another after being hit by a collapsing wall, said Samuel Dusengiyumva
Environment

Kigali: Two killed, dozens of houses damaged by floods, landslides

Monday, April 14, 2025
Rwanda Meteorology Agency predicted heavy rainfall, from the night of April 11 to 13, in the City of Kigali, Northern Province and Western Province as well as in Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts.
Environment

Weather warning: Heavy rain anticipated in Kigali, two provinces

Saturday, April 12, 2025
Kenya prioritizes climate-smart livestock systems to tackle hunger. Courtesy
Environment

Kenya prioritizes climate-smart livestock systems to tackle hunger

Saturday, April 12, 2025
At least 33 people have been confirmed dead following heavy rains that flooded Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), authorities said early Monday.
Environment

Death toll rises as heavy rains flood DR Congo’s capital

Monday, April 07, 2025
Regional weather agency predicts heavy rains, flood risks in Horn of Africa. Courtesy
Environment

Regional weather agency predicts heavy rains, flood risks in Horn of Africa

Thursday, April 03, 2025
The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management announced that at least 522 disaster hotspots affecting 22,342 households with 97,159 people have been identified to be relocated. Photo by OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Environment

Ten key measures in place to save people in over 500 disaster hotspots

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April 2024. Courtesy
Environment

Meteo Rwanda warns of floods, landslides in April

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Electric buses at Down Town Bus station in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Electric vehicle dealers welcome Rwanda’s Rwf1.2bn carbon market project

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) has said 1,622 households located in disaster-risk hotspots need to relocate urgently before heavy rainfall.
Environment

Rainy season: Over 1,600 households asked to relocate

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Some imported goods at Dubai Port in Masaka. In February 2025, the Rwandan government announced an environmental levy on imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products. Craish Bahizi
Environment

Imported goods to pay ‘environmental levy’ announced

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Horn of Africa will experience a weather anomaly characterized by drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions between April and June.
Environment

Unusual weather conditions expected in Horn of Africa

Saturday, March 22, 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