The City of Kigali has reopened Inkundamahoro Building in Nyabugogo after its management implemented initial measures to address safety, sanitation and environmental concerns, while warning property managers across the capital that failure to comply with regulations will attract accountability.

Scientists have discovered that bacteria can transform dissolved uranium into a surprisingly stable form, a finding that could open new possibilities for cleaning water contaminated by the radioactive metal.

Carbon markets are becoming an important tool for countries seeking new ways to finance climate action, and Rwanda is developing a framework aimed at linking emission reduction efforts with investment opportunities.

Scientists have discovered that ancient animal bones preserved in underwater caves contain hidden clues that could help solve one of the mysteries surrounding extinct giant animals and how their remains reached submerged environments.

Rwanda is expected to experience continued dry conditions in August 2026, with temperatures forecast to rise slightly above the long-term average in some areas, according to the monthly weather outlook.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for action to deal with extreme heat caused by El Nino.

Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya died after eating tomatoes contaminated with cyanide, wildlife authorities have confirmed, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns over human wildlife conflict in one of the country's most important conservation areas.

More than Rwf30 billion has been invested in the development of Nyungwe National Park over the past five years, helping transform it into one of Africa's leading conservation and tourism destinations.

A persistent heatwave sweeping across large parts of Algeria has fueled dozens of vegetation fires, with firefighting crews responding to 127 blazes over the past 24 hours, the country's Civil Protection Department said Saturday.

A widely used pesticide designed to protect crops from harmful insects may also be affecting the reproductive health of bumblebees, raising concerns about the long-term survival of one of the world’s most important pollinators.

The globe experienced its second-warmest June on record in 2026, while the global ocean surface temperature reached a record high for the month, according to an analysis released Thursday by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

At least 3,700 excess deaths were recorded across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands during a severe June heat wave that pushed temperatures above 40°C (104°F), according to national authorities. Officials say the figures are preliminary and could rise as more data is analysed.

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has announced plans to deploy drones by August 2026 to detect and prevent illegal waste burning, with a particular focus on nighttime offenders.

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday.

A rare encounter with a juvenile great white shark has renewed scientific interest in one of the Mediterranean Sea’s most elusive marine predators, raising fresh questions about whether a hidden population may still persist in the region.

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in collaboration with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has announced a call for expressions of interest seeking a qualified long-term management and financing partner, or consortium, to oversee the operation of the Kigali Wetlands Park.

Rwanda’s greenhouse gas emissions have risen sharply over the past 16 years, increasing from 2.395 million tons in 2006 to 7.832 million tons in 2022, according to a new report by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).

A group of tropical butterflies may be holding important clues to one of biology’s biggest mysteries: how living organisms might slow down the ageing process.

Jonathan, the world's oldest known terrestrial animal, has been officially named a Guinness World Records ICON, a distinction reserved for record holders who have achieved exceptional global recognition and significance.

Scientists have uncovered groundbreaking evidence showing that millipedes were among the very first animals to successfully colonize land, arriving roughly 80 million years before vertebrates made the same transition.