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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
(Left) University of Rwanda garduates, (Right) University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) graduates
Education

UGHE, University of Rwanda ranked in 10 top varsities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
On the sidelines of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations , Juliet Kabera, the Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (C) ,received a petition from almost three million people from around the world calling for an ambitious treaty.
Environment

Rwanda receives petition from 3 million people calling for end of plastic waste

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
African Leaders Welcome Launch of African Development Bank’s Technical Assistance Facility to Unlock Climate Finance for Vulnerable Regions.

Unlocking Africa’s economic potential through digital and climate finance

Monday, November 25, 2024
Rwandan Female Peacekeepers Engaged in a Team under UNMISS to conduct training on the fight against malaria for residents of Reggo Payam, Terekeka County, in South Sudan. Photo: Courtesy
Featured

New IPAR study calls for more efforts to involve women in peace-building

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
L-R: Eng. Tan Seng Chuah, President-Elect, World Federation of Engineering Organizations (Singapore); Prof. Dr Shahbaz Khan, UNESCO Director, Regional Office for East Asia (China); Eng. Kazawadi Papias Dedeki, President FAEO (Rwanda); Ing. Aridai (Ari) Herrera, President UPADI (USA); Prof. Dr Aung Kyaw Myat President FEIAP (Myanmar); Ir. Dr Tan Yean Chin, Secretary General, FEIAP (Malaysia); and Ir. Prof. Chuah Hean Teik, FEIAP (Malaysia).
Featured

FAEO celebrates landmark achievement in Engineering Capacity Development: Africa (FAEO) Joins forces with Asia-Pacific (FEIAP) and the Americas (UPADI) in "A3P" Accord

Monday, November 18, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Gatete proposes five ‘actionable steps to guide’ global financial system reform

Monday, November 18, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros praised Rwanda's commitment to eliminating cervical cancer by 2030
Rwanda

WHO commends Rwanda’s efforts to eliminate cervical cancer

Monday, November 18, 2024
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation

For the first time, the elimination of a cancer is within our reach

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Rwandan dance troupe performing Umushayayo’ at CIIE 2024. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Together for an inclusive and shared future

Friday, November 15, 2024
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has prepared executive orders and proclamations to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. Photo Courtesy 
International

What is the future of Paris climate agreement after Trump’s election?

Thursday, November 14, 2024
President Donald Trump waves as he walks with Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, last week. Analysts believe Trump’s foreign policy will prioritise transactional relationships and shift away from multilateral partnerships. Net photo
Africa

What could Trump’s second presidency mean for Africa?

Tuesday, November 12, 2024