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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
Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine Marie Kajangwe, addresses participants at the closing of of the two-day African Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali on August 26. Courtesy
Aviation

Trade minister calls for lower air travel costs across Africa

Thursday, August 27, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and Former South African President Thabo Mbeki arrive at Kigali Convention Centre for the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum on Tuesday, August 25. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics

Leaders gather in Kigali for Africa Mindset Reset Forum

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
L-R) President Paul Kagame, co-founder of ASG, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, Founder and Champion of the Accra Reset Initiative, former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, co-founder and Chair of ASG, and former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos, Founder and Chairperson of Leadership Lab Yetu. COURTESY
Rwanda

Who are the leaders expected at Africa Reset Mindset Forum?

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Ambassador Zaina Nyiramatama, Commissioner for Foreign Affairs at PAM Rwanda speaks about the initiative that was announced during a dialogue held on Saturday, July 11
Rwanda

PAM Rwanda seeks closer ties with Sudanese community

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
President Kagame, Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and former Nigerian President Oluṣẹgun Ọbasanjọ, at the African Air Transport Convention and Expo in Lomé, Togo, on Monday, June 15.
Economy

Kagame urges greater air connectivity to unlock Africa’s economic potential

Monday, June 15, 2026
Travellers undergo airport checks before boarding a plane at Kigali International Airport. File photo.
Editorial

Visa-free Africa is the way to unlock the continent’s promise

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Lomé-Tokoin International Airport. Togo has announced a visa exemption for all African nationals. Courtesy
International

Togo removes visa requirements for all Africans

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Members of the Parliament during the session on Monday, May 18. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

MPs demand action as financial management gaps persist

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Clementine Mukeka and Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda Irene Vida Gala during a consultation meeting in Kigali on October 9, 2025. Courtesy

Brazil and Rwanda: Deepening partnerships, expanding horizons

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid on April 30, 2025, announced a momentous partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand.

Rwanda reimagined: Harnessing the power of national branding

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Passengers board RwandAir's plane at Kigali International Airport in 2020.
Tourism

Rwanda maintains top spot in Africa’s visa openness rankings

Monday, December 15, 2025