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Some cranes in Rugezi wetland.According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy
Environment

Plans to turn Rugezi Wetland into national park gain momentum

Monday, September 21, 2026
Gorilla tourism generated $45.7 million (Rwf67.2 billion) in visitor spending between May and July 2026, Photo/Courtesy
Editorial

Our nature is a gold mine we must protect all cost 

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Award-winning Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo is among the personalities set to name baby gorillas at the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony on Friday, September 4.

Former Miss Belgium, Cannes-winning Dusabejambo join Kwita Izina 2026 namers

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Rwandan gospel singer Israel Mbonyi is among namers of baby gorillas of the 21st edition of Kwita Izina, the annual gorilla naming ceremony scheduled for Friday, September 4, in Kinigi, Musanze District. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Israel Mbonyi, Patrice Evra to name baby gorillas

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Cranes in Rugezi wetland in Burera District.
Editorial

Protecting wildlife is an investment in the future

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy
Environment

Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to nearly 1,500 – survey

Monday, August 17, 2026
The 21st edition of Kwita Izina will be held in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 4. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: A look at key gains of gorilla conservation

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Continued conservation awareness is helping prevent the destruction of Rugezi Marsh and protect its fragile ecosystem. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

REMA warns of wildfires in Rugezi Marshland as dry spell persists

Wednesday, August 05, 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