Mountain gorillas’ survival depends on us
Mountain gorillas survive in just two places on Earth. The tale of a unique encounter and how to contribute to these animals’ conservation.
How the Rwandan genocide started in 1994
On 6 April 1994, then Rwanda’s and Burundi’s presidents, Habyarimana and Cyprien Ntaryamira, both from the Hutu ethnic group, died in a mysterious accident. The airplane they were flying on was shot down on its descent into Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, leaving no survivors. The people responsible have never been found, but the most reasonable
Rwanda welcomes the return of the black rhino after a 10-year absence
After 10 years the Eastern black rhino is back in Akagera National Park, a magnificent 112,000 hectare reserve in eastern Rwanda. After the reinsertion of lions in 2015, the reintroduction of 18 rhinos in May was significant as it makes the park, and more generally Rwanda, a “big five” destination once again – home to large African species: rhinos,
RWANDArt, the documentary about young creatives putting Rwanda on the map
Rwandan creatives share a common dream: they want to use their art to bring about positive change in society, as well as put their country on the map. They’re mostly young, ambitious, self-taught and have a strong desire and determination to challenge mentalities, move forward and grow. In her documentary RWANDArt: A new creative generation, which
Black rhinos are returning to Rwanda
Dopo un’assenza durata dieci anni, venti esemplari di rinoceronte nero saranno reintrodotti nel parco nazionale dell’Akagera.
Historic deal sealed in Rwanda bids farewell to hydrofluorocarbons
Passo avanti storico nella lotta ai cambiamenti climatici: 197 governi hanno vietato l’uso dei gas idrofluorocarburi, particolarmente nocivi per l’ambiente.
Akagera welcomes lion cubs as part of a successful conservation initiative
The first lions were finally born in Akagera National Park after close to two decades. African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board were pleased to confirm the news on the 12th of May. The park now counts ten lions, including the three cubs that were spotted one day earlier next to their mother, Shema. The
Hip hop for hope with Poppin’ Chris. Helping street kids dance their way to change
Chris Hirwa is an Afro-poppin’ specialist, in other words he brings an Afro touch to the popping dance, a street dance based on fast muscle contractions that cause jerks called pops in the body. He isn’t only an incredible dancer, he is one who fighs for a cause. Using the power of hip hop to
Angel Mutoni. People think I’m not Rwandese because I do hip hop, but I’m out to change that
Angel Mutoni has been addicted to music since childhood. So much so that she decided to turn her passion into a career in 2011, mixing a variety of genres such as soul, RnB and hip hop. Once a shy little girl, Angel grew up to be a talented and passionate artist with a confidence that
The Rwandan referendum has spoken, Kagame can stay. Let the people decide
Rwandans around the world came together in a vote that gave President Kagame the right to run for a third term in 2017, year in which his current mandate ends. On the 18th of December over 98% voted yes according to the results. In an effort to build a country for themselves which can lift