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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
(L-R): CEO of OCP Africa, Mohamed Anouar Jamali, Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), Anass Khanchoufi, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at MINAGRI, Patrick Karangwa, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze observe fertiliser samples during the official launch of the Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023.The newly launched factory has an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers.
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s new fertiliser plant could boost agriculture

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Workers at Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant, at Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on December 20, 2023. The factory is due for launch on the same date. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Agriculture

Rwanda to unveil multi-billion fertiliser blending plant in Bugesera

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A resident casts his vote during the past elections. Presidential and parliamentary elections are slated for 2024. PHOTO SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Politics

Ten things to know about 2024 presidential, parliamentary elections

Monday, December 18, 2023
According to media reports, the parties to a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo have agreed to a two-week extension. COURTESY
Africa

Eastern DR Congo ceasefire extended for two weeks – reports

Friday, December 15, 2023
Samuel Dusengiyumva is sworn in as the new Mayor of City of Kigali earlier Friday. IGIHE.

City of Kigali gets new Mayor

Friday, December 15, 2023
The Ugandan contingent under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) completed its exit from eastern DR Congo following expiry of the Force mandate on December 8. Courtesy of EACRF.
Africa

DR Congo: Ugandan troops under EAC Regional Force complete exit

Friday, December 15, 2023
Merard Mpabwanamaguru was the Vice Mayor in Charge of Urbanisation and Infrastructure in the City of Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rubingisa, Mpabwanamaguru exit City of Kigali council

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Top (L-R) :Valens Uwineza, Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Arthur Asiimwe and Cleophas Barore. Bottom (L-R) Lawrence Manzi, Solange Ayanone, Pudence Rubingisa and Samuel Dusengiyumva. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kigali mayor transferred as RBA gets new boss

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Uganda People's Defence Forces troops are seen on the Mabau-Kamango road in the Beni District, DRC on December 8, 2021. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

Uganda airstrikes killed 200 rebels in DRC in September, Museveni says

Thursday, December 14, 2023
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Thursday, December 14, 2023
(L-R) Ambassador of EU to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, Jeanne Nyirahabimana, the Executive Secretary of Eastern Province, AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, Aissa Toure Sarr, Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore and Isao Fukushima, the Ambassador of Japan during inauguration of the 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project in Eastern Province on Wednesday, December 13. According to officials the revamped road has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo road credited for easing movement, trade

Wednesday, December 13, 2023