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When violent floods and landslides swept through Rwanda in May 2023, claiming 130 lives and displacing thousands, Kigali’s vulnerability to climate extremes became painfully clear. But the city is fighting back - with nature as its ally

FEATURED: Becoming a city in the forest: Catalyzing Kigali’s climate resilience through nature

Friday, November 29, 2024
One of the bridges damaged by gullies and rivers which are overflown by floods originating from Volcanoes
Environment

Musanze: Major repair of bridges underway to curtail volcano floods

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Telesphore Ndabamenye, RAB's Director General says Rwanda is reducing dependence on rain-fed agriculture.
Agriculture

Experts warn against reliance on rain-fed agriculture

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Visitors walk at the Canopy walkway that slides over the forest up to 60 meters high in Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, rich in biodiversity, and spectacularly beautiful.  Sam Ngen
Society

Eight must-visit Rwandan destinations for nature lovers

Saturday, November 09, 2024
Officials pose for a photo during the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Conference, in Kigali on November 7. Photo: Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda loses $300m to disasters annually - report

Friday, November 08, 2024
Government officials join Bugesera residents at the annual Tree Planting Day in Kanzenze cell, Ntarama sector, during Umuganda community service on October 27. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Environment

Explainer: Rwanda’s journey to restore two million hectares of degraded land

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Botswana launches electric boat to enhance e-mobility initiative.
Africa

Botswana launches electric boat to enhance e-mobility initiative

Monday, October 28, 2024
Kigali Water Ltd officials join Bugesera residents at the annual Tree Planting Day in Kanzenze cell, Ntarama sector, during Umuganda community service. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Featured

FEATURED: Umuganda: Kigali Water leads annual Tree Planting Day in Bugesera

Sunday, October 27, 2024
This drought has not only affected crop yields but has made hydroelectric power generation on the Zambezi River—the two countries’ main source of electricity—nearly impossible. 

With the Zambezi river drying up, Rwanda needs to embrace nuclear

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
King Musinga poses for a picture with the Ecole des sous-chefs EP.0.0.1100, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved

King Yuhi V Musinga’s reign was marred by rebellion and questions of legitimacy

Thursday, October 17, 2024
A view of a fish farm in cages on Lake Kivu.
Economy

Cage farming to account for 73% of Rwanda’s fish production

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Nyungwe National Park is a must-visit destination, offering diverse activities for adventurers, conservationists, and those seeking tranquility in nature. All photos by Willy Mucyo
Tourism

10 reasons why Nyungwe National Park should be your next adventure

Friday, September 13, 2024