Rwanda: Safety Concerns Prompt Relocation of 11 Island Communities in Rwanda

Rwanda’s crowned cranes make a remarkable comeback

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. A decade ago, Rwanda had more crowned cranes in living rooms than in the wild. They were brought back from the brink by a coordinated effort of conservation and public outreach, reports Mongabay contributor Musinguzi Blanshe. Just 10 years […]

Rwanda: Safety Concerns Prompt Relocation of 11 Island Communities in Rwanda

The government has announced an ambitious resettlement programme to relocate residents living on 11 of Rwanda's inhabited islands, citing safety concerns and the high cost of delivering essential infrastructure.

Rwanda eyes biodiversity park on Kivu islands

Rwanda is laying the groundwork to transform several ecologically rich islands on Lake Kivu into a national biodiversity park by 2028, a move expected to boost conservation and e...

Over 8,100 to be Relocated from 11 Islands Deemed Uninhabitable

The Government has announced plans to relocate more than 8,100 residents from 11 inhabited islands across the country, citing lack of basic infrastructure and environmental vulnerability, in a move hailed as critical for ensuring sustainable development and citizen welfare. The decision was commu