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Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Environment

Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Ali D. Mohamed, the AGN Chair, delivered his remarks at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 12. Photo courtesy.
Environment

COP29: What African group of negotiators hope to walk away with

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Fourteen people were killed and 34 others injured when lightning struck a prayer gathering in Lamwo District, in northern Uganda. PHOTO | Internet
Africa

Lightning strike kills 14, injures 34 in northern Uganda

Monday, November 04, 2024
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Courtesy
Environment

Seven things about the project designed to build resilience to flooding in Kigali

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A flooded Nyabugogo marshland in Kigali. Rwanda will use the funds to restore the lower Nyabarongo River watershed to reduce flood risk, landslides, and soil erosion. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

New project seeks to avert dangers posed by Nyabarongo River

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Residents plant a tree at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. As Rwanda seeks to plant 65 million trees, restoring urban forests is among the priorities. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment

Inside govt efforts to restore urban forests

Tuesday, October 29, 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
A view of a segment of the artist's impression of Green City Kigali Project. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali Green City Project secures Rw38bn funding

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Rwanda's satellite' RWASAT-1 showcased in Kigali on May 16, 2019. TRL Space CEO and founder, Petr Kapoun has revealed that Rwanda's first hyperspectral satellite is being built. File
Editorial

Hyperspectral satellites could usher Rwanda into a new era

Monday, October 14, 2024
A view on the newly completed flood retention dam designed to contain the floods caused by River Sebeya in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Environment

Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: 10 Key measures Rwanda has taken

Sunday, October 13, 2024
A segment of a residential hotspot identified as a high-risk zone in Gatsata. Other hotspots include Jabana, Nduba, Kimisagara, Nyakabanda, Kigali, and Mageragere sectors, as well as areas near wetlands. Photo: File
Environment

What next after identifying 326 major disaster hotspots?

Sunday, September 22, 2024
An engineer inspects the ongoing construction works of the 14.5km road that connects Karongi Town to Kiziba, Rwanda’s oldest refugee camp, home to Congolese refugees. Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

Kibuye-Kiziba road upgrade promises economic impact for locals, refugees

Friday, September 20, 2024