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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
The campaign was launched on Friday,  June 16, during an event that brought together at least 150 human reresource professionals in Kigali. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Bank of Kigali takes affordable housing mortgage loans scheme to workers
The workshop organized by AIMS gathered researchers from across Africa to discuss about climate change ,resilient development in Africa.
Featured
AIMS on why Africa must unlock climate research
International Day of the African Child is celebrated every June 16. Courtesy
Featured
[FEATURED] International Day of the African Child: Dallaire Institute makes case on involvement of children in decisions that affect them
A woman dries coffee at a collection centre. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources  issued new instructions repealing Rwanda's coffee zoning policy, which was first implemented in 2016. Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture
Govt repeals coffee zoning policy
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, has announced that import duty on cooking oil has been reduced from 35 per cent to 25 per cent. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
BUDGET: Import tax on cooking oil cut by 10%
Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison.  More than 22,000 genocide convicts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi who are set to be reintegrated into society after serving their sentences . Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Genocide: convicts seek reintegration, forgiveness after decades in jail
Residents wade through a flooded residential area on May 3.Rwanda is amongcountries that will benefit from $7 million in funding to finance a regional initiative to boost hydro-meteorological and early warning services. Germain N
Environment
Rwanda to benefit from $7m funding for regional early warning system
One of  poachers in Nyungwe Forest National Park ,who was arrested by Rwanda National Police in Nyamagabe District. Over the past five years,150 wildlife crimes have been documented. Courtesy
Crime
150 wildlife crimes recorded in last five years
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Housing
Over 650 households displaced by River Mukungwa floods to be relocated
Residents at a temporary accommodation site for people who were affected by disasters on May 3 in Rubavu District. The disasters killed 135 and over 6000 houses were destroyed countrywide.
Housing
Disasters: Govt to build model villages for displaced families
Residents at a temporary accommodation site for people who were affected by disasters on May 3 in Rubavu District. The disasters killed 135 and over 6000 houses were destroyed countrywide.
Environment
Landslides: Govt to close over 90 temporary accommodation sites
Two children walk around one of 6000 houses that were distroyed by disasters on May 3. The government and Imbuto Foundation launch a Remedial and Catch-up Programme aimed at assisting students who were displaced by disasters.
Education
Govt, Imbuto launch special catch-up drive for students affected by disasters
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Rwanda
Disasters: Govt to help residents who lost IDs, land titles
During the environment week, REMA conducted inspections in different areas to fine the businesses that are still using single use plastics
Environment
World Environment Day: Rwanda vows to end single-use plastics
A rescue team using tractors to help six workers trapped in an illegal mine that collapsed in Huye District. Courtesy
Rwanda
What next after closure of Musanze illegal mine?
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Rwanda
Musanze set to explore potential gold deposits
The Minister for Emergency Management, Marie Solange Kayisire  during  a news briefing to update journalists on the effort to restore normalcy following the disasters in May. Courtesy
Education
Over 5,000 students affected by disasters get school fees
One of over 6000 houses damaged by the disasters in May. A quick assessment that followed the disaster which claimed 135 lives found that Rwf130billion was required to restore the damage.
Environment
Disaster recovery cost rises to Rwf300bn as assessment proceeds

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