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A newly constructed water drainage to curb floods at Kanogo in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwanda, Horn of Africa countries forecast to face flooding risks

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the session on Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa in Baku on November 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Africa’s climate renaissance: Building resilience through COP29

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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Security

PHOTOS: Regional experts in Rwanda to develop protocols on biological, nuclear threats

Monday, November 18, 2024
Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund, speaks during the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 14, 2024.Photo Courtesy
Environment

Inside Rwanda's plan to fix $6bn climate finance gap

Friday, November 15, 2024
Unity Club is made up of present and former cabinet members and their spouces

Reflections on Unity Club Intwararumuri: A 28-year journey of bearing the torch of unity

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by disasters on May 3, 2023 in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu. Rwanda aims to bolster its disaster resilience from the current 46%, to 60% by 2030. Courtesy
Rwanda

Ten key things about Rwanda’s new disaster risk reduction policy

Saturday, November 09, 2024
Officials pose for a photo during the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Conference, in Kigali on November 7. Photo: Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda loses $300m to disasters annually - report

Friday, November 08, 2024
A new house constructed for a family in Mushubati Sector, Rutsiro District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Govt secures over $26 million to build houses for disaster-affected families

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Some of dozens of houses affected by winds in Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26. Courtesy
Environment

Govt pledges support to disaster hit communities in Kirehe

Monday, October 28, 2024
Some of houses affected by winds in Kirehe District. Courtesy
Environment

PHOTOS: Kirehe: Heavy winds, rains devastate Mpanga sector

Monday, October 28, 2024
L-R: Governor of Western Province Lambert Dushimimana, UN Resident Coordinator Ozonnia Ojielo and Rubavu District Mayor Prosper Mulindwa took part in the community work on Saturday, October 26, in Rugerero Sector. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rubavu: Minister Murasira urges soil erosion control measures to prevent floods

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Lightning killed three children in Bumbogo Sector of Gasabo District, on the evening of October 24.
Environment

Lightning, landslide kill 5 children in Kigali

Thursday, October 24, 2024