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A view of Ngezi crater lake on the top of Mount Bisoke, rising to 3,711 metres above sea level in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment

What Rwanda stands to gain from first UNESCO geopark

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Colonial orientation presents significant obstacles to the effective preservation and management of heritage resources.

Community engagement, heritage decolonisation and governance in Africa

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
Lake Ruhondo in Burera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda nominates North Province as UNESCO Global Geopark

Monday, June 15, 2026
Students at Mother Mary International School Complex- Kibagabaga, observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi during their visit at Kigali Genocide Memorial on May 20. Courtesy

Learning about our history is a patriotic duty

Friday, June 12, 2026
Mother Mary International School Complex Grade 8 learners, alongside staff members, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

What Kigali Genocide Memorial taught me

Thursday, June 11, 2026
The writer (centre) and other students during their visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Lessons from Kigali Genocide Memorial through the lens of an Afghani student

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Freddy Mutanguha addresses participants at the launch of a project called Strengthening Educational Capacities at Rwanda's Memorial Sites held at Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Education

UNESCO-listed memorials to play key role in educating youth

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
President Paul Kagame, First Lady Jeannette Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron unveil the first permanent memorial for the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in France on Tuesday, June 2.
Kwibuka

All you need to know about Genocide memorial unveiled in France

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Byung Chul Koo, the CEO of AOS Ltd lays a wreath in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi on Friday, May 29. All Photos by Kellyia Keza

Tech firm AOS commemorates Genocide, supports Nyamata Memorial, survivors

Monday, June 01, 2026
A peacock displays its colourful feathers at the restored Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park. Courtesy

Acting locally, impacting globally: Rwanda’s biodiversity model in action

Friday, May 22, 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