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How Rwanda Tidied Up Its Streets (And The Rest Of The Country, Too)

The people of Rwanda are required to take part in the national cleanup day, Umuganda, on the last Saturday of every month. (Above) Getting grass under control in Kigali, the capital city. Forster/ullstein bild via Getty Images hide caption

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How Rwanda Tidied Up Its Streets (And The Rest Of The Country, Too)

July 18, 2018 • On the last Saturday of the month, citizens must spend three hours beautifying the nation. Some people question the authoritarian approach. But the results are impressive.