Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hutu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Hutu of Rwanda and Burundi. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Curated OER
Map of Rwanda
BBC News presents a general overview on the turbulent East African country of Rwanda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
BBC
Bbc News: Opposition Accepts Kagame
The opposition leader in the Rwanda 2003 election officially recognized Paul Kagame as the winner, and as the continuing President of Rwanda. Concerns over the election process is reviewed as is the treatment of the opposition party and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tropical Forest Foragers
The term "tropical-forest foragers," or "pygmies," refers to ethno-linguistically diverse peoples distributed across the forested regions of Central Africa who are particularly short in stature and who traditionally have lived by...
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Rwanda
Learn about religion in Rwanda, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
BBC
Bbc: Fears as Dr Congo Fighting Flares
This article examines the intense fighting taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo in addition to the country's relationship with Rwanda. (September 6, 2007)
Curated OER
The History Place:rwanda 1994
Detailed article that examines the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994 killing over 800,000 people.
American Public Media
American Public Media: American Radio Works: The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide
This site includes a one-hour radio documentary account of the Rwandan genocide in addition to related links.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Dian Fossey
This Distinguished Women website provides a brief biography of American Zoologist, Dian Fossey.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: The Gorilla King
The fascinating biography of a gorilla named Titus in Rwanda, captured in video over a thirty-four year time span. Researchers, under the first guidance of Dian Fossey, were able to follow his development and experiences through most of...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Genocide Timeline
A chronology of the development of the idea of "genocide" and the legalities which have developed since the mid 20th century to prosecute perpetrators of genocide around the world.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Rwandans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rwandans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Rwanda Image
This is TIME photo essay which features pictures from Salgado's "Migrations."
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Dian Fossey
Find out about one of the foremost primatologists who undertook an extensive study of mountain gorilla groups over a period of 18 years in the mountain forests of Rwanda.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Suffering and Recovery
Learn about the role local churches played in bringing Hutus and Tutsis together in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide in this Wide Angle video segment.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions Rainforest
Explore African rainforests at this richly illustrated and informative site from PBS. Learn about the people, economy, and countries of these densely forested zones.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Great Lakes
Explore the diverse and unique African Region of the Great Lakes. Within this region, you will learn about the countries, people, and economy. Uncover the beauty and diversity of this incredible region.
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Mountain Gorillas
Try these learning activities to help understand issues around efforts to preserve an endangered species. Lots of information on the biology of mountain gorillas and the human factors that effect them.
United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Great Lakes Region (Map 1) [Pdf]
The United Nations offers this very clear map of part of the Great Lakes region in eastern Africa. The lakes, of course, are labeled, as are the rivers, major cities, and countries.
United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Great Lakes Region (Map 2) [Pdf]
This map of the Great Lakes region in Africa from the United Nations shows the large lakes, the countries the lakes touch, and rivers that flow into and out of the lakes.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Central Africa: Relief Map
A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
New York Times
New York Times: Rwandan President Declares Election Victory
[Free Registration/Login Required] President Paul Kagame was declared the winner in the 2003 Rwandan election. With all the outer trappings of a democratic process, there were still questions over the honesty of the election itself. The...
BBC
Bbc News: Text of Kagame's Victory Speech
The text of Rwandan President Kagame's victory speech is found on this site. This was the first presidential election since the genocides of 1994. Links to related topics including the genocide are included.
Smithsonian Institution
Nm Af A: In and Out of Focus: Images From Central Africa 1885 1960
This exhibit from the National Museum of African Art has several series of photos taken mainly by Westerners from 1885-1960. Includes slideshows. Textual explanations accompany the photos.
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