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October 09
Rwanda: Kwita Izina 2024 Postponed
Rwanda Development Board on Tuesday, October 8, announced the postponement of Kwita Izina 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: A Tribute to Antoine Mudakikwa, Rwanda's First Mountain Gorilla Doctor
When someone we love passes away, it takes time to understand the loss. We grapple with questions like; "How could someone so precious slip away? How can it be that we'll never see… Read more »
June 06
Rwanda: Wildlife Photographer Leads Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness in Rwanda
Nearly all women diagnosed with breast cancer survive the disease for five years or more if caught at the earliest stage, according to Cancer Research UK. Read more »
May 29
Rwanda: Number of Chimpanzees On Rise in Gishwati - Mukura Park
The number of chimpanzees has increased from 14 to 37 in Gishwati-Mukura National Park after successful restoration according to Gishwati-Mukura Chief Park Warden, Anaclet… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: Gishwati-Mukura Park Witnesses Surge in Animal Population
The animal population in Gishwati-Mukura, the youngest national park in Rwanda, has grown since restoration efforts of the biosphere began in 2014. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Gishwati-Mukura - Locals Use Bees to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict
Beekeeping is reducing human-wildlife conflict around Gishwati-Mukura National Park and Biosphere Reserve. According to the local community around the park, beekeeping has emerged… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: Unesco Boss Talks Biodiversity, Kwita Izina, and Making Rwanda's Genocide Memorials World Heritage Sites
Following her exploration of the Gishwati-Mukura National Park and Biosphere Reserve, as well as the Volcanoes National Park on August 31, UNESCO's Director General, Audrey… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Rwanda: What Is Ailing Amayaga Region Forests? #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Rwanda Forestry Authority has initiated a study to investigate the factors contributing to the withering of forests in Southern Province, specifically in the region referred to… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Rwanda: New Ellen Degeneres Documentary on Conservation Work in Rwanda to Air This Month
Comedian and television icon Ellen DeGeneres is set to return to the silver screen nearly one year and a half after she announced her retirement from her talk show. But this time,… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Gorillas, Communities, Celebrities - a Time-Honoured Rwandan Tradition
There's so much to unpack about this single event! We saw lots of color, heard some music, and gained insights into the complexities of wildlife conservation, complete with a… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: Kwita Izina - What Gorilla Namers Said About Rwanda
23 baby gorillas born within the last 12 months, on Friday, September 1 were named as part of the 19th Gorilla naming ceremony - Kwita Izina. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Idris Elba Discuss Elevation of Creative Arts in Rwanda
Renowned British actor and musician, Idris Elba met with President Paul Kagame on September 1, and discussed several opportunities for partnerships in developing the creative arts… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Discusses Partnership With Gorilla Namers
President Paul Kagame, on September 2, met with different dignitaries who named baby gorillas during the annual Kwita Izina ceremony and discussed various areas of partnership… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: 'Black Panther' Star Danai Gurira Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman in Rwanda
Danai Gurira paid a touching tribute to her friend and castmate Chadwick Boseman on the third anniversary of his death during the 19th gorilla naming ceremony, Kwita Izina,… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Rwanda: Queen Kalimpinya to Name Baby Gorilla at 'Kwita Izina' Ceremony
Queen Kalimpinya, a fast-rising rally driver and former finalist in Miss Rwanda beauty pageant, has been selected among this years' baby gorilla namers at the Gorilla Naming… Read more »
Rwanda: Ariel Wayz, Bull Dog, Bwiza Among Artistes to Perform at Kwita Izina Ceremony
Renowned Rwandan female artistes Ariel Wayz and Bwiza, Tuff Gangs' Bulldog and Riderman are among the artistes set to perform at the gorilla naming ceremony, locally known as Kwita… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for More Involvement of Policymakers in Wildlife Conservation
The Business of Conservation Conference (BCC), a two-day event dedicated to devising strategies for fostering robust and sustainable wildlife-centered economies in African nations,… Read more »
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 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 »
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 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 »
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