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A view of Rugezi Wetland, which covers 6,735 hectares across Burera and Gicumbi districts. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment

Plans to turn Rugezi Wetland into national park gain momentum

Monday, September 21, 2026
Eric Muhoza ( right) and Xaverine Nirere ( left) of Team Amani were crowned winners of the 2026 Umusambi Gravel Race on Saturday.
Cycling

Cycling: Muhoza, Nirere win 2026 Umusambi Gravel Race

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Local riders during a past edition of Umusambi Gravel Race that aims to promote sport and conservation. Courtesy
Cycling

Cycling: Umusambi Gravel Race returns

Friday, August 21, 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
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
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
Lake Ruhondo in Burera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda nominates North Province as UNESCO Global Geopark

Monday, June 15, 2026
Masisi, DR Congo.
Africa

Congolese army accused of killing two in attacks on Masisi

Tuesday, June 09, 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
One of the houses destroyed by drone strikes in Masisi, North Kivu on Friday, May 8. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo army blamed for drone attack that killed 20 civilians, injured dozens

Saturday, May 09, 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