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Hippos are among the animals destroying farmers' crops in Kayonza, having been left outside the park's fence.
Society

Wildlife left outside Akagera fence fuels conflict with community

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere, a senior commander of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal militia, FDLR, was, on March 1, 2025, handed to Rwandan officials by AFC-M23 rebels. Courtesy

Following the money: Inside FDLR's war economy and the networks that sustained it

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A section of Musanze Caves in Muhoza sector. Following an assessment by a team of experts, identified geosites in northern Rwanda have been proposed for nomination to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status. PHOTO/SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Tourism

What will it take for Rwanda to have a UNESCO geopark?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
An aerial view of Gikondo wetland that has been under restauration. The Government has invited qualified long-term management and financing partners to bid for the operation of the Kigali Wetlands Park. Courtesy.
Environment

Govt seeks manager, financing partner for Kigali Wetlands Park

Thursday, June 11, 2026
AWF CEO Kaddu Ssebunya

East Africa must give its young people power, not promises

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The New Times
Tourism

Rwanda steps up global tourism push with focus on Americas market

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Visitors at Nyandungu Eco-Park, the urban wetland that is home to hundreds of bird, plant and aquatic species. Courtesy
Tourism

Africa CEO Forum: Top tourist destinations delegates can explore

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Visitors during a tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana. President Paul Kagame is expected in Gaborone from May 6 to 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening ties between Rwanda and Botswana. Courtesy
International

Things to know about Botswana as Kagame visits Gaborone

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Kwita Izina, the gorilla naming ceremony, is set to return on Friday, September 4. Courtesy
Tourism

Kwita Izina returns in September for 21st edition

Monday, May 04, 2026
Grey Crowned Crane population recovery has been driven by a combination of policy decisions, habitat restoration and community action that has gradually changed how wetlands are managed and protected. Net photo
Environment

How Rwanda turned the tide for its grey crowned cranes

Saturday, April 25, 2026
A Gorilla Story Told by David Attenborough (right). courtesy

Documentary on Rwanda’s gorilla conservation premieres on Netflix

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Flying foxes holding onto a round wooden branch with their claws.

Urgent call to protect Rwanda’s bats, including critically endangered Hill’s horseshoe bat

Friday, April 17, 2026