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Road users wade through a flooded street after heavy rains in Kigali on January 28, 2020. Rwanda has its sights set on the next round of global climate talks at the upcoming COP29, which will take place in Azerbaijan in November. File
Environment

What Rwanda expects from COP29 in Azerbaijan

Thursday, September 12, 2024
President Paul Kagame had an interview with Xihnua ahead of his attendance of the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
International

Q&A: Rwanda, China share history of overcoming immense challenges, says President Kagame

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his remarks during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. Courtesy
International

Xi’s statement at 2024 FOCAC Summit opening ceremony

Thursday, September 05, 2024
An exhibitor showcases her products during Agri show at Mulindi. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: Funding your future: A guide for Rwandan SMEs

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
The EAR Muhingo church in Musanze District is among over 300 churches to be demolished, due to failing to meet standards. Photo by Igihe
Editorial

Crackdown on illegal places of worship is for common good

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Editorial

Hurricane Beryl: Why Rwanda’s relief aid to Caribbean countries matters

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Rwanda has donated up to $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) in support of relief efforts by Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl in late June and early July. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda donates $1.2m to Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl

Monday, August 26, 2024
Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned of “intense and frequent lightning strikes,” especially at the beginning of the forthcoming rainy season
Environment

Meteorology agency warns of intense lightning strikes as rainy season starts

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support
Rwanda

Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
A flood retention dam with a capacity to retain two million cubic metres of flood water along River Sebeya in Rubavu District.
Environment

Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 bn budget for climate change adaptation

Monday, August 19, 2024
Mpox, a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus.
Health

Mpox ‘a crisis that demands our collective action’ – Africa CDC boss

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A residential home destroyed by a fire outbreak in Rubavu town on July 24. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Emergency Ministry warns of fire outbreaks during dry season

Friday, July 26, 2024