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A view of Rugezi wetland in in Burera, one of the restored marshlands in in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda to restore 1,000 wetlands as report highlights water crisis in Africa

Monday, September 30, 2024
Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana and Pauline Okumu, National Director of World Vision Rwanda officially launch ‘THRIVE 2030’ project on September 24.
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World Vision Rwanda launches ‘THRIVE 2030' scheme to lift over one million people from poverty

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Students celebrate during the graduation ceremony
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Our Sisters Opportunity’s journey to creating last-mile women entrepreneurs

Friday, September 20, 2024
Rwandan civil engineer Lisa Umutoni received the Young Civil Engineer Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), South Carolina Section on September 13. Courtesy
Women

Rwandan woman wins 'Young Civil Engineer Award' in South Carolina

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Over 60 people feared dead in Nigeria boat accident.

Over 60 people feared dead in Nigeria boat accident

Sunday, September 15, 2024
Deforestation in Africa’s montane forests is driving a sharper rise in temperatures and cloud levels than climate change alone
Environment

Deforestation driving up Africa’s temperatures, study shows

Sunday, September 15, 2024
Residents and security officers during an irrigation exercise in Gatsibo. Rwanda’s agriculture sector is expected to achieve over 6 per cent annual growth. Courtesy
Agriculture

NST2: How govt plans to drive agriculture forward

Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Smart Agriculture Irrigation Project Prototype
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University of Kigali embarks on green initiative to boost sustainable agriculture

Monday, September 09, 2024
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama Rusizi District. File
Agriculture

Four key issues Kampala Declaration should consider for agri-food systems

Monday, September 09, 2024
A segment of a residential hotspot identified as a high risk zone in Gatsata. These hotspots include Gatsata, Jabana, Nduba, Kimisagara, Nyakabanda, Kigali, and Mageragere sectors, as well as areas near wetlands. File
Environment

City of Kigali names disaster hotspots as rainy season starts

Sunday, September 08, 2024
Annemarie Hou, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Partnerships (C) speaks at the event.
Technology

Rwandan innovators to benefit from €120,000 UN-backed fund

Sunday, September 08, 2024
A panel discussion during the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Thursday, September 5. Courtesy
Environment

Africa Food Systems forum raises alarm over land degradation

Friday, September 06, 2024