How Rwanda is managing its COVID-19 vaccination rollout plans
It’s been over a year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. In an amazing feat of science and technology, a number of safe and effective …
Plastics ban calls for deliberation, not draconian measures
While a plastic-free society may sound good, issues like lack of alternatives to banned products and potential threats to livelihoods of millions …
Paul Rusesabagina’s arrest shows there’s no space for critical voices in Rwanda
The tragedy of his story is that someone who took heroic actions to protect the lives of others became more radical because of unrelenting …
Why we need a circular economy
Reusing products is not only necessary for a sustainable future, but also makes business sense
Rwanda to phase out live animal export; boost trade in processed meat
In 2015, the total value of meat exports stood at US$9.3 million as against $7.7 million in 2014
Barely surviving
With about 300 sq km almost stripped bare of forest cover, Africa's first national park battles for survival
Rwanda to pull polluting vehicles off roads starting January 2015
Government had given owners of non-compliant vehicles 12 months to comply with emission standards
Developing countries trust vaccines more: UK survey
Almost all Bangladeshis and Rwandans feel vaccines are safe and important; most French disagree
Fall Armyworm attack: Rwanda fights it back successfully
The country couldn’t predict the pest attack owing to few resources, but it successfully minimised its impact within a year of identifying it
Outer space: Rwanda & Nigeria sign an accord for more responsible exploration — why this matters
It also enables the countries to participate in events where decisions on outer space are made
Climate policies lack focus on sustainable mountain development in East Africa
There is need to integrate issues of climate change adaptation into development policies, plans and strategies
Climate change may be behind devastating floods in Rwanda, Uganda: Expert
136 die in two East African countries after torrential rain; warming climate, plastic pollution and encroachment possible reasons for floods
Rwanda's gorillas have figured out where to find their sodium fix. But it's dangerous
In Volcanoes National Park, gorillas have been leaving the confines of the protected area to raid crops
The circular economy: How Rwanda tries to chart its course in hostile global waters
Wanting to move away from being a dumpyard of used clothings has meant angering Donald Trump's USA. The small east African country is trying to …
Climate impact on health threats in focus at pan-Africa meet in Rwanda
Four-day Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2023 at Kigali; to discuss steps to build climate-resilient health systems
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
The declaration was made after case was registered in Goma city, which shares a border with Rwanda
Africa fighting maternal, neonatal mortality with community-level interventions, technology
Sub-Saharan Africa is leveraging emerging technologies to improve access to basic provisions to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality
MOP 28: Countries close to agreeing on a dual baseline for HFC phase down
Experts suggest that this could lead to a change in the status quo of differentiation mechanism for Montreal Protocol parties
African migration to Europe: Forced returns run into resistance
Returns are low in part because European policy makers ignore competing issues and interests African stakeholders face
Study finds presence of antibiotic resistance genes in babies within hours of being born
India, Rwanda, Nigeria among countries studied; Drug-resistant sepsis bacteria likely transmitted from mothers or hospital environment
Fast-spreading banana fungus poses major threat to African food security
High risk as same banana strain grown in most plantations; Staple food for millions can be affected
Africa Protected Areas Congress puts spotlight on protection and conservation of biodiversity
First-ever meet by IUCN to outline long-term strategies; to give voice to marginalised communities
Experts urge One Health approach for disease control at pan-Africa meet
Effects of global warming, climate change are critical contributing factors to many of the health emergencies in Africa, say experts at Africa …
US-Africa Leadership Summit: Nigeria & Rwanda become first African signatories of Artemis Accords on space collaboration
US-Africa space partnership will help address challenges like climate change, biodiversity & global food crises
HIV positive people in Sri Lanka to now get health coverage
Four insurance firms will bear HIV-related medical costs; move aimed at increasing access to treatment