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Bamboo trees planted along the shores of the Nyabarongo River, a major tributary of the Nile River in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

How Rwanda’s erosion control efforts shield Nile basin rivers

Monday, February 23, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents progress on NST2 during the opening of the 20th National Umushyikirano Council on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Umushyikirano: PM Nsengiyumva presents performance under NST2

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Maize farmers during an irrigation exercise in Kamonyi District on November 1, 2024. Photo: File.
Agriculture

Govt eyes major irrigation push to boost food security

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
A view of the village built for more than 80 families displaced by the construction of the Rusumo hydropower plant in Kirehe District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside $4m housing scheme for families displaced by Rusumo power project

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A technician works inside a cookstove testing labaratory at Rwanda Standards Board. File
Environment

REMA explains charges for new carbon market projects

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
An artist's impression of Muvumba multipurpose dam in Nyagatare.
Infrastructure

Major multipurpose dams set to ease water shortages by 2030

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The government has apologised to Rwandans following power disruptions recorded in different parts of the country. Courtesy
Rwanda

Regional grid challenges 'causing power cuts in Rwanda'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
According to REG officials, the government plans to more than double its electricity generation capacity to 1,066 megawatts (MW) by 2034. Photo: File.
Energy

Inside Rwanda's $3.2 billion plan to reach 1,066MW energy capacity

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Solar panels and wind turbines at a renewable-energy site. Expanding such projects will require extensive reskilling as Africa moves toward a just energy transition. Net photo

A just transition is a talent transition

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Nyabarongo II is being constructed between Kamonyi, Gakenke, and Rulindo districts in the Northern and Southern provinces. On Friday, November 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Nyabarongo II dam construction prompts relocation of 3,000 people

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visited the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant on Friday, November 21. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
Energy

Prime Minister tours multipurpose dam amid land acquisition delays

Friday, November 21, 2025
The New Times

When Angola and Rwanda dream together, Africa moves forward

Tuesday, November 11, 2025