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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
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