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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
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