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Mountain gorillas from Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana

World Gorilla Day 2025: Wild Africa applauds Rwanda’s blueprint gorilla conservation model

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Nkuringo Artisan Women, one of the groups supported by IGCP through trainings.
Featured

IGCP at 30+: Three decades of saving gorillas, supporting communities, and protecting forests

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Residents during a reforestation exercise in Mageragere Sector. Courtesy
Environment

A look at new efforts to expand Rwanda’s forest cover, restore landscapes

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
A view of the restored forest in Gicumbi District through a project called Green Gicumbi. FILE
Environment

How Rwanda is faring on carbon market

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Officials and participants pose for a photo at the inaugural Rwanda Wood Sector Forum (RWSF) on September 17. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Rwanda eyes sustainable growth in wood industry at first-ever sector forum

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rusingizwa Bitebetebe, 80, one of the Banyamulenge who live in exile. Photo: Courtesy
Africa

80-year-old Congolese reflects on lifetime of injustice, attacks in DR Congo

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The 20th edition of Kwita Izina took place on Friday, September 5 in Kinigi.
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Bank of Kigali celebrates 20th Kwita Izina, reaffirms commitment to conservation, communities

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
A nursery of native trees (Umusave) that will be planted in Bugesera District.
Environment

Why Rwanda is prioritising native tree species planting

Saturday, September 06, 2025
For years, Environmental Impact Assessments were mandated for large-scale projects.
Editorial

New impact assessment law puts people and planet first

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Visitors explore the museum in Nyanza, which showcases the legacy of King Mutara III Rudahigwa and Rwanda’s path to self-reliance. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Culture

Top weekend getaways into Rwanda’s culture

Saturday, August 30, 2025
By 2024, Rwanda had generated more than 1.6 million carbon credits. File

Rwanda and the rise of carbon diplomacy in East Africa

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Visitors tour a segment of Nyandungu Eco-Park where native trees have been planted. At least 50 percent of all trees planted in Rwanda’s urban areas should be native species. Courtesy
Environment

Govt sets new guidelines to boost native trees in cities

Tuesday, August 26, 2025