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Traders at Inkundamahoro Market in Kigali. Rising fertiliser and food prices amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis underscore the need for resilient agriculture, a key focus of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026. Bahizi
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Africa can turn the current crisis into resilient food systems. Kigali is where it comes together

Friday, August 21, 2026
According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy
Environment

Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to nearly 1,500 – survey

Monday, August 17, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa, European Union Ambassador to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, and European Investment Bank Vice-President Thomas Östros sign a €65 million financing agreement.
Environment

Rwf110bn secured for climate resilience project in volcanoes region

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Dr. Momar Dieng, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA). Courtesy
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Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture appoints Dr. Momar Dieng as Vice Chancellor

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
A view of a dam that was constructed to facilitate irrigation in Rulindo. File
Rwanda

When is a water abstraction permit required?

Monday, August 03, 2026
One field, two soil stories. Conservation Agriculture (left) keeps the soil covered, moist, and rich in organic matter. Conventional tillage (right) leaves it exposed, drier, and more vulnerable to degradation. The difference is visible. Photo: RICA.

Soil moisture: Rwanda’s most valuable agricultural resource

Friday, July 31, 2026
Some fruitbats that live in some trees in Nyarutarama in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

How bat conservation protects people and nature

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Visitors listen as RICA staff member explains the benefits of conservation agriculture at the institution's demonstration plots during a recent visit. (Courtesy)

Inside RICA's role in advancing Rwanda's farming through conservation agriculture

Monday, July 27, 2026
A one year D. abyssinica planted within the Gahini Community Biodiversity Sanctuary.
Agriculture

Why govt is restoring rare Inkungu tree species

Monday, July 13, 2026
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Women

Patricia Hajabakiga: One woman’s role in public policy after Liberation

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during RICA's Strategic Partners Breakfast Meeting held in Kigali on June 19. Courtesy
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RICA sets sights on becoming Africa’s agriculture innovation hub

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)

Diaspora trust is national capital

Tuesday, June 23, 2026