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Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned of “intense and frequent lightning strikes,” especially at the beginning of the forthcoming rainy season
Environment

Meteorology agency warns of intense lightning strikes as rainy season starts

Saturday, August 24, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Small-scale farmers in Rutsiro District are witnessing high productivity following the restoration of Bitenga marshland. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Climate-resilient assets improve food security in Rutsiro

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.
Religion

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024
Lightning killed eight people in Ngororero, Musanze, and Rutsiro districts on Monday, July 8
Environment

Lightning kills eight, heavy rain destroys 105 hectares of tea plantation

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Lightning-induced deaths declined in public places in Rutsiro District/ Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rutsiro: Lightning-induced deaths decline in public places – official

Friday, May 31, 2024
The two-day meeting is, among other issues, discussing cooperation in trade and investment, tourism, agriculture, mineral resources, exchange of educational personnel and expertise, climate change and media.
Africa

Rwanda, Zimbabwe officials meet in Harare to bolster bilateral ties

Monday, May 27, 2024
Kigali played host to two International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) tournaments. The first, ITTF Africa Cup 2024 tourney from May 12 to 14. The second, the African Olympic Qualification Tournament from May 16 to 18.

Rwanda table tennis federation’s opportunity to develop the game in the country

Monday, May 20, 2024
One of the 26 houses destroyed by landslides on a hill in Gakenke District on Sunday, May 5. Courtesy
Environment

Gakenke landslides demolish 26 houses, destroy crops

Monday, May 06, 2024
Heavy rains have led to the collapse of several houses across the country, according to a report from the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). 49 people have also lost lives in the last two months. File
Environment

49 people lose lives as Rwanda records 300 disaster cases in two months

Friday, May 03, 2024