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A traditional ballet performs during the celebration of International Day of Rural Women in Gatare Sector, in Nyamagabe District, on Tuesday, October 15. All photos by Alice Umutesi
Women

PHOTOS: International Day of Rural Women celebrated in Nyamagabe

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Experts during a panel discussion during the celebration the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy
Environment

Rwandans urged to double efforts in combating rising air pollution

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned of “intense and frequent lightning strikes,” especially at the beginning of the forthcoming rainy season
Environment

Meteorology agency warns of intense lightning strikes as rainy season starts

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Visitors tour a greenhouse in which the seed multiplication is conducted in Musanze District. Agricultural output in Rwanda is projected to rise by 10% in the 2025 Season A. Courtesy
Agriculture

Agricultural output set to increase by 10% in 2025: What will drive growth?

Thursday, August 22, 2024
A herdsboy walks on a dry land in Samburu County, Kenya on July 15,2021.
Africa

Global bodies issue drought alert in Horn of Africa

Sunday, August 04, 2024
Sensitive groups which include the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions are at risk as ongoing dry spells are exacerbating poor air quality. Craish Bahizi
Health

Sensitive groups 'at risk' as dry spells exacerbate poor air quality

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Hydroponic fodder is produced by growing seeds without soil and with minimal water, using about ten times less water than traditional methods. Courtesy
Agriculture

How farmers are saving cows with hydroponic fodder during dry spells

Thursday, July 25, 2024
A worker sorting seedlings in Nyagatare. Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) is engaging farmers and the private sector in hydroponic fodder cultivation. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda banks on ‘hydroponic fodder’ tech to boost milk production

Monday, July 22, 2024
PL chairperson Donatille Mukabalisa, addresses residents in Bugesera. PL has pledged to plant more forests in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Elections

Drought-prone districts expect more forests for carbon market as PL concludes campaign

Saturday, July 13, 2024
Liberal Party (PL) first vice president Théogène Munyangeyo addresses residents of Eastern Province during a campaign rally on, June 24. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza.
Elections

We need scaled up irrigation to cope with drought, farmers tell PL parliamentary aspirants

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi
Africa

Botswana declares 2023-2024 ‘extreme agric drought year’

Friday, June 21, 2024
The World Environment Day will be marked on June 6 with focus on land restoration, desertification and building resilience against drought.
Editorial

Building resilience against drought one tree at a time

Monday, June 03, 2024