Rwanda Development Board Stories

Rwanda receives 70 southern white rhinos in historic translocation to boost conservation
Rwanda receives 70 southern white rhinos in historic translocation to boost conservation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 12, 2025

After being flown to Kigali, the rhinos were moved by road to Akagera National Park, covering a combined distance of over 3,400 kilometres.

Rwanda’s medical cannabis project at 83 per cent completion, government says
Rwanda’s medical cannabis project at 83 per cent completion, government says
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 15, 2025

Rwanda legalised the use of cannabis for medical purposes in 2021, but recreational use of the drug remains prohibited.

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