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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.
Aviation

What will it take for Africa to achieve open skies?

Monday, June 22, 2026
The Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026 will take place in Kigali in October. Courtesy
Featured

Zimbabwe case sparks calls for fairer carbon markets ahead of Africa summit in Kigali

Thursday, June 18, 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
President Paul Kagame was received by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé on his arrival in Lomé, Togo, ahead of the inaugural African Air Transport Convention and Expo. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Aviation

Kagame in Togo for African Air Transport Convention and Expo

Monday, June 15, 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 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
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
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
University of Kigali Logistics and SCM Staff and LEARN Logistics Staff pose for a photo during a visit at Zipline Centre in Muhanga
Education

Featured: University of Kigali steps up to support Rwanda’s logistics, transport transformation

Thursday, February 19, 2026