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French Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourné and his Rwandan counterpart Dr Vincent Biruta during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Saturday, April 6. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

France, Rwanda sign €400M partnership agreement

Saturday, April 06, 2024
Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest economy in the East African Community. File
Environment

Why global coalition is lobbying Rwanda to endorse ‘end of fossil fuels’ call

Thursday, March 28, 2024
A forest that is harvested in Ruli Sector in Gakenke District. Parliament, on March 25, passed a bill governing forests and trees that prohibits Rwandans from cutting immature trees. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment

Parliament passes bill prohibiting harvest of immature trees

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The new bill is prohibiting the harvesting of ‘immature trees’, and obliging residents to always seek permits to be allowed to cut mature trees. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Parliament to deliberate on ‘tough’ forest bill

Monday, March 25, 2024
The world is facing heat waves as 2023 emerges warmest year
Environment

Report warns of ‘likely’ heat waves as 2023 emerges warmest year

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Thomas Ostros, European Investment Bank (EIB Global) Vice President and Dianne Karusisi , Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali exchange documents during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, March 14. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

European Investment Bank, BK ink partnership in agriculture finance

Friday, March 15, 2024
Rwanda National Police Fire and Rescue Brigade during the rescue activities of people stranded at an overflooded highway in Kigali on February 2, 2020. File

Climate change is real and should be everyone’s responsibility

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Norrsken is one of Kigali’s green buildings. Green building is designed to minimise the environmental impact of buildings and enhance the health and well-being of occupants. Courtesy photo
Environment

Explainer: Inside the world of green building

Monday, January 15, 2024
FERWACY has appointed French company Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O) and Belgian company Golazo to support the local organising committee in staging a successful 2025 UCI Road World Championships. File
Cycling

Rwanda hires top European firms to organise 2025 UCI Road World Champs

Saturday, January 13, 2024
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana signs for a new initiative for mobilizing €300 million for climate resilience in Rwanda, at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday June 22. Courtesy
Environment

2023: Inside Rwanda’s climate finance deals

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Courtesy
Environment

2023: When Rwanda took bold steps in fight against climate change

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
A view of Busaga natural forest in Muhanga District which is among the leading protected areas. Rwanda Forestry Authority has placed forests covering approximately 1,000 hectares, managed by farmers’ cooperatives. File
Environment

Rwanda: Farmers’ forests put on carbon market

Thursday, December 21, 2023