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Residents living near Volcanoes National Park watch as a mountain gorilla moves through a potato farm in Musanze District. In August, the government launched construction of a $49 million green village to relocate families whose properties and livelihoods have been affected by wildlife from the park. The village is being developed on a 50-hectare site in Rurembo Village, Kinigi Sector, Musanze District, with the first phase expected to accommodate 547 households affected by the park’s expansion. Courtesy
Rwanda

Inside the $49m village where families around expanded VNP will be resettled

Monday, October 05, 2026
People tour medicinal plants at Huye Research Centre. According to a new ministerial order, people with indigenous knowledge about such plants are set to benefit from their use.
Environment

Govt tightens rules on wildlife, genetics: What you need to know

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Some cranes in Rugezi wetland.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

Plans to turn Rugezi Wetland into national park gain momentum

Monday, September 21, 2026
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Economy

Cabinet approves key investment deals, 25-year cooperation policy

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Gorilla tourism generated $45.7 million (Rwf67.2 billion) in visitor spending between May and July 2026, Photo/Courtesy
Editorial

Our nature is a gold mine we must protect all cost 

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Ouidah, a Beninese historical city that is one of the country's tourist attractions. It boasts sites such as the Portuguese Fort and the Auction Square.
Tourism

Benin at a glance as President Wadagni visits Rwanda

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Murangwa makes remarks during the meeting in Kigali.
Rwanda

Finance minister warns against money laundering rules that choke business

Saturday, September 05, 2026
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Rwanda

Kwita Izina: Key facts as 22 baby gorillas are given names

Friday, September 04, 2026
As Rwanda welcomes the world for the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) celebrates Rwanda’s commitment to conservation.
Featured

Driving green growth through conservation

Friday, September 04, 2026
Rwanda Development Board has announced a list of 23 distinguished personalities who will take part in the 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony.
Tourism

Who will name baby gorillas at Kwita Izina? 

Friday, September 04, 2026
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi during an interaction. FILE

The Great Lakes hold-up: The FDLR’s capture of Kinshasa and Bujumbura and the regional threat it poses

Monday, August 31, 2026
Namers of baby gorillas pose for a group photo at Kwita Izina event in Kinigi, Musanze District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Beyond the naming: Why Africa must own its biodiversity economy

Monday, August 31, 2026