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Some Burundians stranded at Burundi-Rwanda border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. All photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

PHOTOS: Burundians stranded after country closes border with Rwanda

Friday, January 12, 2024
(L-R) Ambassador of EU to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, Jeanne Nyirahabimana, the Executive Secretary of Eastern Province, AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, Aissa Toure Sarr, Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore and Isao Fukushima, the Ambassador of Japan during inauguration of the 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project in Eastern Province on Wednesday, December 13. According to officials the revamped road has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo road credited for easing movement, trade

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Some of housing units that were given to vurnerable residents in Nyanza District
Featured

Residents anticipate progress as Ngoma-Nyanza road construction advances

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
One of the new electric taxi vans that are officially introduced to reduce the scarcity in Kigali City on Monday, November 6. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Environment

COP28: Rwanda awarded for green transport investment, Green City Kigali project

Tuesday, December 05, 2023
An artist's impression of Bugesera Airport 's terminal, administration building, cargo, and car parking areas of the new airport once it is complete. Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL). Courtesy
Rwanda

Bugesera Airport to be connected to new Rusumo power plant

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District though a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'. Rwanda is set to launch a carbon market framework at the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in December this year. File
Environment

COP28: What is Rwanda taking to Dubai for global climate meeting?

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The First ever Investment Forum, presented the district's projection of achieving her economic growth among them being a logistics hub in the Eastern Province
Business

First-ever business forum unveils opportunities in Kayonza District

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Ms. Bridget Hilton-Barber and Mr. Hugh Fraser in Rwanda in June,2023.

“Innocent tourists” who sought to stain Rwanda but hit a miss

Friday, October 20, 2023
A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District. Rwanda has achieved an electricity access rate of 70 per cent. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda achieves 70% electricity access, set to host energy conference

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A view of Rusumo hydroelectric power plant that is under construction in Kirehe District. Upon its fully completion, all diesel-run power plants would be stopped. File
Energy

Govt to save at least Rwf20b annually after shutting down diesel power plants

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A view of the newly completed Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) plant in Rubavu District. The $400 million facility, is currently providing 37.5 megawatts. According to the plant officials, by February 2024, the SPLK methane plant will be providing a total of 56MW. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda’s biggest methane power plant connected to national grid

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Rusumo Hydro Project is a joint scheme shared by Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Upon full operation, it is expected to generate 80MW, with each country getting 26.6MW. File
Energy

Rwanda shuts down its diesel power plants

Sunday, October 08, 2023