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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
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. Photo by Craish BAHIZI.
International

Inside Rwanda's growing partnership with Oman

Thursday, July 23, 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
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