East Africa: Birds of East Africa – New Book Reveals Their Extraordinary Diversity and Changing Behaviour
[The Conversation Africa] 101 Curious Tales of East African Birds is a new book that uses academic research to tell fascinating stories about the tropical birds of east Africa, from well-known species to rare ones. It also explores changing bird behavi…
Rwanda: New Ellen Degeneres Documentary on Conservation Work in Rwanda to Air This Month
[New Times] 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, she returns to debut her documentary on her conservation wor…
Rwanda: Kagame, Idris Elba Discuss Elevation of Creative Arts in Rwanda
[New Times] 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 industry in Rwanda.
Rwanda: ‘Black Panther’ Star Danai Gurira Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman in Rwanda
[New Times] 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, celebrating the new 23 baby gorillas born in the past year, which t…
Rwanda: Ariel Wayz, Bull Dog, Bwiza Among Artistes to Perform at Kwita Izina Ceremony
[New Times] 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 Izina, scheduled for Friday, September 1.
Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
[New Times] 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 efforts are recognized globally.