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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

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
From Canada to Kigali, Melku Gebrekristos shares her journey of turning a passion for ice lollies into a thriving business.
Rwanda

Frozen delights: Eritrean-Canadian entrepreneur on transforming excess fruit into tasty treats

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Claudette Irere, the Minister of State for Education, highlighted the initiative's success in improving Rwanda’s TVET sector over the past four years
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Key achievements in Rwanda’s TVET sector highlighted at 2024 conference

Saturday, November 16, 2024
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, second right, speaks at the Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa event held at COP29 climate change summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Rwanda

Africa is shortchanged in carbon credit considerations: Adesina

Thursday, November 14, 2024
President Kagame joined a meeting on Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa, co-hosted by President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo and African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina at the UN climate summit in Baku Azerbaijan on Wednesday, November 13. Photo Village Urugwiro
Environment

COP29: Kagame calls for sufficient climate finance for Africa

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Gishwati-Mukura, one of four national parks in the country consists of two separate forests, the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. As of October 25, 2024, new community committees for Rwanda’s national parks will provide locals with a structured role in park management. Photo courtesy
Environment

New community committees for national parks to foster conservation efforts

Monday, November 11, 2024
Bank tellers assist clients at the BK headquarters. African banks and financial institutions are beginning to explore alternative financing models that allow the continent to self-fund its development through more innovative

Unlocking Africa's potential through innovative project financing models

Monday, November 11, 2024
Rwandan journalists, alongside their hosts, All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) in a group photo after sharing a meal in Zhejiang, the largest city is Hangzhou, China
Rwanda

Through the heart of China: A journey of culture, cuisine, discovery

Saturday, November 09, 2024
Blessed Alliance Sangwa a youth from Nyamagabe District shared her experiences growing up in a disaster-prone area
Environment

Children advocate for climate action, inclusion ahead of COP29

Monday, November 04, 2024
The grants were provided under the Rwanda Subnational Adaptation Fund EDA Project. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Govt offers $5m in grants for climate resilience projects

Monday, November 04, 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