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President Paul Kagame receives Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, at Kigali International Airport earlier Thursday. Photos by Village Urugwiro
International

Emir of Qatar arrives in Rwanda as nations look to boost ties

Thursday, November 20, 2025
RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manzi Makolo said that the African continent being the region with the highest charges and taxes, makes airline tickets very expensive.
Aviation

How high taxes, fees stifle Africa’s aviation industry

Friday, September 05, 2025
Rwanda began offering visas upon arrival to all Africans in 2018 and transitioned to a visa-free regime in 2023. Only three other countries – The Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles – are visa-free for all African nationals. File

Talk without action: The crisis of leadership in Africa’s integration

Monday, May 12, 2025
The AU summit was held under the theme 'Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations'.
International

Awakening Africa pursues economic self-reliance at AU Summit

Monday, February 17, 2025
A view of a segment of Kigali Business District in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Tourism

Four facts foreigners say make Kigali one of the most attractive cities

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Rwanda is ranked the first country in visa openness in Africa, a position it has maintained since 2023 due to its visa-free regime. File
Tourism

Rwanda retains top place in visa openness in Africa

Monday, November 25, 2024
Rwanda’s passport ranked 14th in Africa and 3rd in East Africa
Tourism

Rwanda’s passport ranks 14th in Africa, has visa-free access to 67 destinations

Friday, October 18, 2024
The Biashara Afrika 2024 in Kigali on Wednesday, October 9. The three-day forum themed “Dare to Invent the Future of the AfCFTA”. Courtesy

Africa’s borders continue to stifle its future

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Participants follow a presentation during the second Civil Military Cooperation Training in Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, and the Indian Ocean region. Photo by Heritier Bahizi
Aviation

COMESA’s civil-military training to foster aviation sector synergy

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Passengers do check-ups before boarding a plane at Kigali International Airport. Rwanda has emerged as the leading champion of visa openness in Africa for 2023. FILE
Tourism

Rwanda leads Africa in visa openness — report

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore is attending the 24th Yamoussoukro Decision Day (YD Day) celebration in Abuja, Nigeria on Tuesday, November 14. Courtesy
Aviation

Minister Gasore urges Africa to address tax, visa issues

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
RwandAir's Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manzi Makolo speaks during a meeting. Courtesy
Aviation

RwandAir CEO sheds light on high cost of flying in Africa

Tuesday, June 06, 2023