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According to Rwanda National Police, 130 people died nationwide from natural disasters in 2025, including lightning strikes, floods, landslides, and storm-related accidents.

Preparing your finances for emergencies and disasters

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumes the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on February 14.
Africa

Analysts: Burundi's role in DR Congo conflict taints Ndayishimiye's tenure at AU

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
A view of a maize plantation farm that was hit by hailstorms in Karongi District.
Agriculture

How farmers are managing post-harvest losses amid heavy rains

Sunday, March 01, 2026
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Environment

Kayonza: Lightning strikes kill five cows

Friday, February 27, 2026
Over 49 people were injured and 147 houses damaged in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyabihu districts during heavy rain.
Environment

11 killed by rain-induced disasters in February

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
According to Meteo Rwanda above-average rainfall and strong winds are expected in late February 
Editorial

As the skies open up, let caution be our weapon

Monday, February 23, 2026
A landslide swept away their house, banana plantation and all the crops in the valley in Bushekeri Sector, Nyamasheke District in 2024. File
Environment

How high-risk districts are bracing for heavy March–May rains

Thursday, February 19, 2026
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April 2022. Rwanda will experience slightly above-normal rainfall during the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 season. File
Environment

Heavy rains expected in March-May season

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Angolan journalist Hariana Verás meets Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi during one of her recent trips to Kinshasa. Verás has increasingly disseminated narratives hostile to Rwanda and aligned with positions advanced by authorities in Kinshasa and Bujumbura.
Africa

Minister questions credibility of Angolan journalist Hariana Verás

Saturday, February 07, 2026
Banyamulenge community during a commemoration event of Banyamulenge who were killed in Minembwe. Courtesy

Why is DR Congo’s Church not publicly outraged by violence against Banyamulenge Christians?

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Some of the weapons and ammunitions that were seized by M23 in eastern DR Congo. Photo by James Munyaneza
Africa

Twelve months after Goma’s fall, peace efforts still limp

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Africa

Goma’s streets, markets, and people one year under AFC/M23

Tuesday, January 27, 2026