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Passengers board a RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. RwandAir is among African companies that had received approval to use User Preferred Routes covering 30 city pairs. File
Aviation

Could more direct flight routes bring down East Africa’s airfares?

Friday, October 02, 2026
Air Afrique was created to change that geography and collapsed in 2002 deserves scrutiny because the need it addressed has not disappeared

Air Afrique failed but Africa can still connect its skies

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Workers load cargo for export at Kigali International Airport. File

Africa’s trade ambitions need cheaper flights

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Makolo speaks at a panel discussion at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, on August 26. Courtesy
Aviation

RwandAir boss speaks out on why flying in Africa is expensive

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Passengers arrive at Kigali International Airport following the launch of SalamAir's direct flights between Muscat, the capital of Oman, and Kigali on Tuesday, July 21. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Aviation

SalamAir’s low-cost Kigali–Muscat flights open new travel, business links

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Rwanda has spent Rwf47.7 billion on fuel subsidies between March and June 2026. File
Energy

Govt spends over Rwf47bn on fuel subsidies

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Kenya Airways plane at Kigali International Airport. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

A passenger cannot board a press release: The unfinished promise of Africa's open skies

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Waheed Al Bulushi, SalamAir’s Regional Sales Manager and Jitesh Sobhani Deputy Regional Manager - Mitravi GSA during the launch in Kigai on June 19. Photos by Kellya Keza..
Featured

SalamAir opens Rwanda office ahead of Muscat-Kigali flight launch, eyes expansion

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Passengers board Spirit Airlines plane. Low-cost airlines, often referred to as budget carriers, are airlines that reduce operating costs by simplifying their services. Internet
Aviation

What will it take for low-cost airlines to succeed in Africa?

Monday, June 29, 2026
Passengers board a RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. File (2)
Editorial

Open skies must become Africa’s next economic reform

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali. Under the upgrading works of the Nyabugogo Multimodal Transit Hub, it will be transformed into a modern, climate-resilient facility. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Cabinet approves $100m for Nyabugogo upgrade, Kigali mobility overhaul

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Fuel tanker truck passes through Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo.
Economy

Govt, importers expand fuel reserves as global prices surge

Tuesday, June 09, 2026