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A beans plantation hit by the sun as the country experienced average maximum temperature ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. Courtesy
Environment

Parts of Rwanda face above-average temperature

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A scene of incident where floods washed away children in Rubavu District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rubavu: Floods kill two children, injure one

Saturday, March 09, 2024
Thousands of people are facing extreme drought in Somalia.Internet
Africa

Over 58 mln people face food insecure in Greater Horn of Africa: report

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The government has launched a $300 million (Rwf382 billion) relief project that aims to deploy various measures to mitigate flooding along the Mukungwa River. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Govt launches Rwf382b project to combat Mukungwa river flooding

Monday, February 26, 2024
The Mukungwa River washed away 32 hectares of rice farms in Gakenke District on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Approximately 35,000 native trees have been planted along the riverbanks for efficient flood risk mitigation. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Over 35,000 indigenous trees planted to help curb Mukungwa River flooding

Monday, February 26, 2024
A farmer suspends maize cobs on a wooden structure to sun-dry in Mushikiri Sector, Kirehe District. Rains hindered maize drying efforts of farmers in the current harvest season, leading to adjustments in prices that were set on January 19, 2024 (courtesy)
Agriculture

Unusual rains impact maize prices in Rwanda

Sunday, February 25, 2024
The New Times
Africa

El Nino rains leave Kenya's arid areas grappling with diseases

Friday, February 23, 2024
Some of the over 6,000 homes that were wrecked by disasters on May 3, 2023, in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District. The government is identifying ‘disaster hotspots’ prone to floods and landslides nationwide to move more families from danger zones before March.
Environment

Govt to identify ‘disaster hotspots’ ahead of three-month heavy rains

Friday, February 23, 2024
The New Times
Environment

Eight districts to face strong winds, Meteorological agency warns

Sunday, February 18, 2024
Good Human Coffee is one of their first projects with the aim of contributing to peace by sustaining the economic well-being of communities. Courtesy
Featured

How Aegis Trust blends peace education with economic empowerment

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Road users wade through a flooded street in Kigali. METEO Rwanda has alerted the public to expect significant heavy rainfall throughout the country in February, exceeding usual average. FILE
Environment

Weather agency predicts heavy rains in February

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024