August 31, 2023
Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
This week, on Friday, September 1, Rwanda will hold its signature conservation event, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, known locally as Kwita Izina, in which the country's conservation… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Ranks 6th in Wildlife Conservation in Africa
Rwanda has been named 6th in Africa for wildlife conservation, attaining a score of 56.7 percent, according to the Wildlife Economy Investment Index report. Read more »
August 29, 2023
Rwanda: Faces of Baby Gorillas to Be Named Unveiled
The annual gorilla naming ceremony is slated for September 1 and will see 23 baby mountain gorillas born in the last 12 months named. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Awaits Solid Commitments on Emission Cuts at Climate Summit
Rwanda's Minister for Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, has said the country expects tangible commitments and pledges to increase access to reliable low-carbon energy during… Read more »
Africa: Unlocking the Power of Youth in Tackling Climate Change
In an increasingly volatile world, the grip of extreme weather events tightens, unleashing droughts, floods, and heat waves that wreak havoc on vulnerable communities. The… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Rwanda: City of Kigali Clarifies Eviction Plans for Residents in High-Risk Zones
The City of Kigali says it will neither compensate nor offer three-month rent fees to residents facing eviction from identified high-risk zones, according to Mayor Pudence… Read more »
Rwanda: Wildfire Engulfs Nyungwe Forest, Efforts Underway to Contain It
Efforts to combat a devastating wildfire that has swept through a portion of Nyungwe Forest are currently in progress, Protais Niyigaba, the Park Manager of Nyungwe, told The New… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Three Officials
The United States government on August 16, announced sanctions on three conservation officials from DR Congo due to their "involvement in significant corruption," including the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Illegal Miners Vandalised Rwf2 Billion Water Supply System
Eastern Province officials say that illegal miners have caused extensive damage worth Rwf1.8 billion of a water supply system in Gatsibo district. Richard Gasana, the mayor of… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Rwanda: Why Bugesera Suspended Local Leaders
Three local leaders in Bugesera District have been suspended from office for a month for failure to deliver on sanitation and hygiene targets. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Rwanda: One Man's Fight to Protect Rwanda's Historic Bird Species
From writing explanatory materials about white storks, to sending formal messages to district administrations asking them not to cut down trees on which they perch, 76-year-old… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Rwanda: Kwita Izina - 23 Baby Gorillas to Be Named on September 1
23 baby mountain gorillas born in the last 12 months will be named during the 19th Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony scheduled to take place on September 1, Rwanda Development… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Rwanda: City Orders Dwellers in High-Risk Zones to Relocate Ahead of Rainy Season
The City of Kigali has ordered all dwellers in identified high-risk zones to relocate ahead of the rainy season that could start in September. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Rwanda: Increase in Rwanda's Lion Population Attributed to Bold Conservation Efforts
Every year, on August 10, Rwanda joins the global community in observing World Lion Day. This international event is dedicated to enhancing awareness about lion conservation and… Read more »
Rwanda: World Lion Day - Celebrating Rwanda's Roaring Success
August 10th is World Lion Day-a day set aside to honor the majestic big cat and raise awareness of their challenges as a species. It's also a day to increase awareness about their… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: New Bill Proposes Mandatory Permits for Tree Harvesting
In a move to bolster forest and tree protection, a proposed bill by the government aims to make it obligatory for residents seeking to harvest forests or trees for various purposes… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Allocates Land for 2,000 'Affordable Green Homes' in Kigali
The government has dedicated 14.4 hectares of land to Green City Kigali Company (GCKC), a state-owned enterprise, for the construction of 2,000 'green homes' through a… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Rwanda: Public Warned to Take Precautions After Wildfire Guts 20 Hectares of Karongi Forests
A massive fire gutted 20 hectares of residents' forests in three sectors of Karongi district on Thursday, August 4. The fire affected the sectors of Bwishyura, Gitesi and Rwankuba. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Women Shaping Country's Green Growth Agenda
Under the country's 2050 vision, Rwanda has committed to become a carbon-neutral and climate-resilient economy by the middle of the century. In June, the country unveiled an… Read more »
Rwanda: Weather Agency Warns of Strong Winds in Four Districts
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has issued a warning of strong winds exceeding 10 meters per second in four districts surrounding Lake Kivu during the month of August. Northern… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Sets Closing Time for Night-Time Entertainment
In a move to control noise pollution and regulate sanight-time entertainment, a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 1, established a closing time… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Allocates Over 7000 Hectares of State Forests to Investors
In a move to boost the forestry sector and promote sustainable management practices, the government has authorized the allocation of 7,716 hectares of state forests to private… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Top Multi-Billion Nature Conservation Projects
Rwanda, on July 28, joins the rest of the world to mark World Nature Conservation Day. The annual event serves as a reminder for people worldwide to recognise the utmost importance… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Task WASAC to Resolve Water Issues, Implement Auditor General's Recommendations
The Senators who comprise the Committee on Economic Development and Finance, on Tuesday, tasked officials from Water and Sanitation Cooperation (WASAC) to resolve persisting water… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Rwanda: Carbon Trading - Indigenous Trees to Take Up 40% of Country's Forests #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda is planning to plant more trees, of which 40 per cent must be indigenous species, in order to access the carbon market, The New Times has learnt. Read more »