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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
L-R: Governor of Western Province Lambert Dushimimana, UN Resident Coordinator Ozonnia Ojielo and Rubavu District Mayor Prosper Mulindwa took part in the community work on Saturday, October 26, in Rugerero Sector. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rubavu: Minister Murasira urges soil erosion control measures to prevent floods

Sunday, October 27, 2024
A view on the newly completed flood retention dam designed to contain the floods caused by River Sebeya in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Environment

Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: 10 Key measures Rwanda has taken

Sunday, October 13, 2024
A health worker during a mass testing exercise of Covid 19 in Kigali in 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Civil society urges Global South to demand fair health measures in WHO pandemic talks

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo at a two-day Defence Cluster meeting under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) framework in Kigali on September 5. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda hosts Northern Corridor defence cluster meeting

Friday, September 06, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his remarks during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. Courtesy
International

Xi’s statement at 2024 FOCAC Summit opening ceremony

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Police establish fire outbreak at Musanze Tax park. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Emergency Ministry calls for more fire extinguishers in secondary cities

Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Lightning-induced deaths declined in public places in Rutsiro District/ Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rutsiro: Lightning-induced deaths decline in public places – official

Friday, May 31, 2024
Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, on May 25, presented the proposed 2024/25 national budget to Parliament. Courtesy
Finance

Rwf5.7 trillion budget will drive sustainable devt -- Ndagijimana

Friday, May 24, 2024
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of Non-Communicable Diseases during Car Free Day mass sports. Photo by Craish Bahizi

NCDs: Numbers may be silent, but these statistics should scare us all

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses members of parliament both chambers on Monday, May 6. Courtesy
Economy

National budget increases by 11%, climate change among priorities

Monday, May 06, 2024
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing of a new migration treaty between two countries in Kigali, in December 2023. Photo by Mugwiza Olivier

UK-Rwanda deal: One must first live in Rwanda before any criticism

Tuesday, April 23, 2024