January 23
Rwanda: Kigali - Rwf20 Billion Needed for 'Ecotourism Lake' in Masaka
In a bid to enhance ecotourism and bolster flood management initiatives, Rwf19.8 billion is required to construct essential facilities paving the way for an ecotourism lake in… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Rwanda: Impact of Fishing Breaks in Lake Kivu
The latest biological break which allows reproduction for aquatic animals as well as the restoration of Lake Kivu started on August 28 and will end on October 28. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Egypt: Govt Constructs U.S.$5 Billion Artificial River Parallel to River Nile
Egypt is building an artificial river, spanning 114 kilometres in length, parallel to the Nile River, Egypt Independent reported. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Rwanda: New Rights, Duties and Expectations for Rwanda in the Law of the Sea Convention
On May 18, Rwanda submitted its instrument of ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS or the Convention), making it the 169th State Party to the… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Seek Tougher Penalties for Violation of Maritime Transport Law
Some Members of Parliament have described as lenient the proposed penalties to be slapped on vessel owners or operators who violate safety standards and other requirements as… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Kenya: 10,000 Crocodiles Die As Lake Dries Out in Kenya
The second biggest crocodile habitat in Africa has dried up completely following failed rainy seasons. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Kenyan Tilapia Fish Farming Firm to Debut On Rwandan Market
Victory Farms, a Kenyan tilapia fish farming firm plans to expand its business to Rwanda, officials have said that the new investment could boost the country's efforts to… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Rwanda: Minister Mujawamariya Rallies Global Leaders to End Plastic Waste #AfricaClimateCrisis
Rwanda's Minister for the environment has called for common obligations to quickly finalise the global treaty to end plastic waste. Read more »
December 11, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Makes Case for 'Global Fund' to Help End Plastic Pollution
Rwanda is advocating a 'global multilateral fund' that will finance efforts by countries in ending plastic pollution by 2040. Read more »
August 22, 2016
Africa: Contourglobal Sets Innovation Into Action On Rwanda's Lake Kivu
For decades, Rwanda's 80 km long Lake Kivu, with its high concentration of methane and carbon dioxide, has been seen as a risk due to its potential for toxic release. Read more »