Rwanda’s mountain gorillas have become a major driver of tourism and economic activity in the country’s north, creating jobs and business opportunities while generating revenue […]
Author: The Dawn Rwanda
Rwanda puts community benefits at heart of annual gorilla naming ceremony
Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony took on a broader significance on Friday as the country showcased its model of linking wildlife conservation with tourism and […]
$200 million fund seeks to expand climate finance for East Africa’s farmers
A $200 million financing facility launched in Kigali on Friday will seek to make climate adaptation lending more accessible to smallholder farmers and rural businesses […]
Studies suggest eggs may offer benefits beyond protein
Eggs may offer more than a convenient source of protein, with recent studies linking moderate consumption to lower risks of cardiovascular death, high blood pressure […]
Rwanda universities push practical skills to expand renewable energy use
Rwanda is strengthening practical renewable-energy training at universities as it seeks to develop skills needed to expand the use of alternative energy and reduce reliance […]
Rwanda’s final hopes end with Egypt defeat in African volleyball championship
Rwanda’s hopes of reaching the African women’s volleyball championship final for the first time ended Thursday after Egypt beat the team 3-0 in the semi-finals […]
Kagame urges Africa to rethink how young entrepreneurs access finance
President Paul Kagame has called for changes to Africa’s financial systems, saying young entrepreneurs with viable business ideas often struggle to access capital because they […]
Africa’s bean sector looks beyond higher yields to nutrition and markets
Beans are becoming more than a staple food in Africa as researchers, governments and businesses develop varieties aimed at improving nutrition, coping with climate change, […]
Trump threatens further Iran strikes as civilian deaths raise fears of wider war
President Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to launch further strikes on Iran “any time we want”, raising the prospect of a wider […]
Kigali to host Africa’s homegrown basketball championship in 2027
Rwanda will host the 2027 FIBA AfroCan, giving the country its first opportunity to stage Africa’s continental basketball championship reserved for players competing in domestic […]