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Comment le Rwanda s’en sort dans la restauration des zones marécageux
Les experts en conservation étudient les amphibiens, tels que les grenouilles, et comment ils peuvent aider à comprendre comment restaurer les zones humides et les rendre plus résilientes face aux changements climatiques. Une étude de 2020 a indiqué que plus…
Rwanda faces annual disaster losses of $300 Million- Report
2024 Disaster Data : Between January and October 2024, disasters in Rwanda caused significant damage, including: 1,620 damaged homes 1,000 hectares of crops destroyed 66 classrooms affected 60 road sections damaged 12 churches and 12 bridges impacted Rwanda…
How Rwanda is faring in wetlands restoration
A view of Pond Kivu, one of newly initiated ponds at Nyandungu Eco- Tourism Park in Kigali. The recreational space contains several water ponds that have different species. Conservation experts are researching amphibians, such as frogs, and how they can…
Wings along the Nile in Sudan
By Esra Elfaki (SUDAN) In 2012, I embarked on a journey into the world of dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Sudan, captivated by their vibrant colours, oversized eyes, and powerful wings. My fascination led me to study their…
Mighty River Kuja: Wath Onger’s Vein of Life, Gateway to Disaster
By Curity Adhiambo (KENYA) It’s a sunny morning by the riverside. The golden rays of the sun gently settle on the flowing waters of River Kuja in western Kenya, casting reflections as early birds begin their day along the brown…
Hands of Masese: The Porters Who Keep the Landing Site Moving, but at What Cost?
By Emodingo Ambrose George (UGANDA) On the shores of Lake Victoria, just outside the bustling city of Jinja in Eastern Uganda, lies Masese Landing Site. To an outsider, it may seem like a place full of opportunity—a hub…
Rwanda to restore 1,000 wetlands as report highlights water crisis in Africa
A view of Rugezi wetland in in Burera, one of the restored marshlands in in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana The government has committed to conserving nearly 1,000 wetlands, including the restoration of those severely degraded by human activities. This…
