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Rwanda Kent State student Patricie Mugabo sits in the cockpit of a Cessna aircraft before making her first flight. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)
Aviation

PHOTOS: Five Rwandans on pilot course in US make their first flight

Thursday, June 04, 2026
The Rwanda Space Agency's teleport has received Tier 3 Certification from the World Teleport Association (WTA), making it the first fully certified facility of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Rwanda's teleport becomes first fully certified facility in Sub-Saharan Africa

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain players and staff celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, May 30, after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

A weekend that took Visit Rwanda to new heights

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
The New Times
Basketball

BAL Innovation Summit highlights Africa’s growing sports economy

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The discussions focused on aviation, logistics, and opportunities to support Rwanda’s regional connectivity and growth ambitions.
Aviation

Rwanda, Boeing explore aircraft financing amid aviation ambitions

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika delivers his remarks at the opening session of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Rwanda courts investors with priority sectors at Africa CEO Forum

Friday, May 15, 2026
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir is set to launch direct flights between its capital Muscat and Kigali. Courtesy
Aviation

Oman’s SalamAir to launch direct flights to Kigali

Friday, May 01, 2026
Officials and mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali International Airport after visiting Kamonyi Genocide Memorial on Friday, April 24. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

RwandAir, partners honour aviation personnel killed in Genocide, uphold national unity

Monday, April 27, 2026
Africa’s own capital base has the scale to offset declining external financing – provided it is effectively intermediated and channelled into infrastructure, the latest State of Africa's Infrastructure Report shows.
Business

Africa’s non-bank capital pools cross $2 trillion mark

Thursday, April 23, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Officials cut the ribbon to launch the new aviation courses on Wednesday, March 25.
Aviation

New aviation courses launched to close skills gap

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Kigali International Airport has been ranked the third best airport in Africa in the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure

Kigali International Airport ranks third best in Africa

Monday, March 23, 2026