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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
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
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
Agaciro Development Fund staff participate in the commemoration event (Dan Gatsinzi)
Kwibuka

Bisesero remembrance: Sovereign fund Agaciro honours resistance, supports survivors

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Management of Radisson Blu and Kigali Convention Centre lay a wreath to pay tribute to the victims at Nyamata Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 22. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Radisson Blu and KCC teams honour Genocide victims, stand in solidarity with survivors

Friday, April 24, 2026
A Genocide Museum under construction in Kinazi Sector, Ruhango District. Courtesy
Kwibuka

New museum to spotlight Genocide architects

Friday, April 10, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of the memorial in Nyamagabe. Today, more than 50,000 victims are buried at the memorial, which preserves evidence of the killings and offers a space for remembrance and education. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Kwibuka

Murambi: From a site of horror to global beacon of remembrance

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Musanze: Forest near Gihanga’s residence now a cultural heritage site

Friday, March 20, 2026
Rwanda is seeking to have two intangible heritages, Imigongo and Umuganura, recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Culture

Rwanda seeks UNESCO recognition of Imigongo, Umuganura

Monday, March 02, 2026
Women working at the microfactory in the Gishwati-Mukura National Park neighborhood. Courtesy Photo
Environment

Gishwati-Mukura’s restoration boosts wildlife, uplifts nearby communities

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
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Tourism

Turkmenistan: 10 things to know about Asian nation with fresh ties with Rwanda

Tuesday, July 15, 2025