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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
Mourners attend a night vigil at Kinazi Genocide Memorial in Ruhango District during the commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Located in the former Amayaga region, according to Genocide survivors, Kinazi was among the areas where many Tutsi were killed by some Burundian Hutu refugees during the Genocide. Phot by Sam Ngendahimana

1994 Genocide against the Tutsi found favourable ground in the Burundian crisis

Monday, June 15, 2026
Anastase Nduwayezu, a potato pathology scientist at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB during a field visit of the trials in Kinigi Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

New potato varieties may cut pesticide costs for farmers

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management
Environment

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026
Gacaca courts (2002–2012) processed approximately 1.9 million cases through more than 12,000 community courts, delivering restorative justice and reconciliation at scale. FILE

Rwanda’s consensus governance model and lessons for post-conflict Africa

Thursday, June 04, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda staff during a tree planting exercise. More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025-26 planting season, which began in October. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Environment

Nearly 70 million trees planted in eight months

Monday, June 01, 2026
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Health

Your blood type affects risk of early stroke, study reveals

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Conservation officials take part in an exercise of identifying native trees that require special protection. Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda’s native legacy trees to be protected under new rules

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Students showcase projects in robotics and artificial intelligence on February 21. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Women

Women in science, technology push for mentorship, access to resources

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the Symposium on Genocide Prevention, held in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 22. Courtesy
Crime

Experts sound alarm on evolving genocide threats

Thursday, April 23, 2026
A scientist endeavoring to develop a vaccine for TB.

TB risk should not depend on where we are born

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive compound and laser light to destroy infected cells. INTERNET
Health

Scientists develop treatment that could prevent cervical cancer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026