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Legal experts from Central African countries pose for a group photo in Kigali on May 3. The statement follows a week-long assembly of the network for environmental lawyers from Central African countries. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda to host headquarters of Central Africa environmental legal experts’ network

Monday, May 06, 2024
After dislodging the Islamic State-linked terrorists from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado Province, in northern Mozambique, Rwandan and Mozambican troops have moved south in the neighbouring province of Nampula, where they are pursing the terrorists.
Africa

Rwanda, Mozambique armies pursue terrorists in Mozambique’s Nampula Province

Monday, May 06, 2024
The newly commissioned officer cadets during a parade at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako on Monday, April 15. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Breaking colonial military myths in Rwanda

Friday, May 03, 2024
A view of the newly completed Sebeya flood retention dam in Rubavu district to control River Sebeya floods.
Environment

How prepared are we one year after devastating rains?

Monday, April 29, 2024
The most common scorpion in Rwanda is the Hemiscorpius lepturus, known for its potent venom. Courtesy
Health

Explainer: 11 things to know about scorpions

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
This photo taken on April 4, 2024 shows the city view of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)
Kwibuka

Rwanda's rebirth -- a nation of unity emerges from shadow of genocide

Saturday, April 20, 2024
The DRC's decision to harbor these genocidaires has fueled the flames of violence in the region for decades. Internet

How unpunished genocidaires fuel decades of conflict in eastern DRC

Tuesday, April 02, 2024
A forest that is harvested in Ruli Sector in Gakenke District. Parliament, on March 25, passed a bill governing forests and trees that prohibits Rwandans from cutting immature trees. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment

Parliament passes bill prohibiting harvest of immature trees

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The new bill is prohibiting the harvesting of ‘immature trees’, and obliging residents to always seek permits to be allowed to cut mature trees. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Parliament to deliberate on ‘tough’ forest bill

Monday, March 25, 2024
Two Lake Kivu islands, Shyute and Kamiko that were once deforested and degraded will soon be restored with 156,000 different tree species
Environment

Lake Kivu: Two islands to undergo forest restoration

Monday, March 25, 2024
Women cadres and veterans of the liberation struggle of Rwanda during a tree planting activity to combat desertification in Bugesera District in Eastern Province. Courtesy
Women

Women liberators to combat desertification in Eastern Province

Sunday, March 24, 2024
Rukara sector

Rwandan history: the expansion of Rwanda under Kigeli II Nyamuheshera

Thursday, March 21, 2024