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(The Post Africa)- Africa, a continent of breathtaking beauty, rich culture, and resilient people. From the snow-capped mountains of Morocco to the sun-kissed savannas of South Africa, each country has its own unique story to tell. In this series, “Discovering Africa,” we will be exploring the hidden gems, fascinating cultures, and incredible landscapes of this incredible continent. Today, we take you to Rwanda, a country that has risen from the ashes of its turbulent past to become a beacon of hope and resilience.
Discovering Africa: Rwanda, rising from the ashes. Rwanda is a landlocked country situated in the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. Unfortunately, this small country is known and associated with the horrific genocide that occurred thirty years ago in 1994 between the Hutu and Tutsi people. However, now, after many years of conflict and cultural differences, Rwandans are healing and rising from the ashes, leaving their differences to the past and making progress for the future.
This amazing country, with extraordinary culture and traditions, and often called The Land of a Thousand Hills due to its richness in mountainous lands has been rapidly progressing politically and ecologically. For instance, the Rwandan parliament has the highest female percentage in the world with an estimative of 60% of members being women. Moreover, the country is remarkably clean, again, one of the cleanest countries in Africa, the public spaces being impeccable, plastic bags being banned and, once a month on Umuganda day, every citizen must take part in community activities such as cleaning, rebuilding, or helping others in need.
Rwanda has been through a tragic event; however, it is time for people to heal, learn from the past, and make space for the present and the promising future that this beautiful country has. For this reason, it is time for us to take a look at the amazing landscapes and the extraordinary wildlife, such as the endangered mountain gorillas that live in the Virunga Massif, which is part of the Volcanoes National Park, and the remarkable, heroic, and courageous people who have managed to put behind an era of oppression and discrimination.
Another important fact, for food enthusiasts, please don’t forget to add brochettes, sambaza, isombe, and igisafuria to your priority list when booking a flight to the beautiful and colourful Rwanda.
Let us know in the comments what you think. Shouldn’t we all take Rwanda’s example and try to become a better and much more united society?
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