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Kalibata appointed to COP28 president’s advisory committee on climate change

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater diving in the rain, Nyarutarama.
Environment

Getting to know Rwanda’s birds – The bee-eaters

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
One of the houses that was destroyed by heavy rains and landslides on May 2-3. 131 people were killed and over 5000 houses destroyed by the landslides. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
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Disasters: Analysis of last 7 years shows alarming figures

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Nature or capitalism? Women climate justice activists have called out false solutions imposed on Africans by international institutions and multinationals on the pretext of helping communities adapt to extreme weather patterns.
Environment

Women activists warn against 'false climate solutions' for Africa

Monday, May 08, 2023
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Environment

Rwf130bn needed to rebuild disaster-hit infrastructure

Saturday, May 06, 2023
Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Western Rwanda: Some roads reopen after floods, landslides

Friday, May 05, 2023
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Environment

IN PICTURES: Mammoth relief effort underway as Rwanda responds to deadly floods, landslides

Friday, May 05, 2023
Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Flood disaster: Dire situation as over 20 health facilities damaged

Friday, May 05, 2023
Search-and-rescue operations following the flood and landslide disasters in western, northern, and southern provinces. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment

Flood disaster: Local communities rally to rescue victims

Friday, May 05, 2023
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Environment

Wrath of Mother Nature: Survivors share their ordeal

Thursday, May 04, 2023
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Environment

Flood disaster: Death toll climbs to 130, over 5,000 houses swept

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Photo: Igihe.com
Environment

International community condoles with Rwanda over flood disasters

Thursday, May 04, 2023
All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

PICTORIAL: Heavy rains devastate North, South and Western Rwanda

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Photo: Igihe.com
Environment

Flood disaster: Kagame hails ongoing recovery efforts

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Water shortage threat as treatment plants are hit by floods

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Parliamentarians during a session in which the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, presented to both chambers of Parliament the budget estimates for 2023-2024, on May 3, 2023. Courtesy
Environment

MPs want proposed Rwf5tn budget to tackle disasters, inflation

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Flood response: Local government orders urgent relocation from high risk zones

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Flood disaster: Kagame says "personally following up" on response effort

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
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Environment

Kagame condoles with victims of tragic heavy rains

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
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Environment

Rwanda sets up command centre to coordinate flood disaster interventions

Wednesday, May 03, 2023