New US migrant centre in Rwanda that will house up to 250 deportees, in pictures

Homes in the Gahanga project come complete with furnished living rooms, TVs, washing machines and bedding Migrants being deported from the US to Rwanda are likely to enjoy better accommodation and facilities than those who would have arrived from...

RWANDAIR ANNOUNCES NEW ZANZIBAR & MOMBASA ROUTE

RwandAir is delighted to announce the launch of its new Zanzibar and Mombasa route, beginning 1 December 2025, just ahead of the winter holidays. The new service will connect Kigali, Rwanda, with two of East Africa’s most sought-after coastal...

RwandAir returns to Mombasa after 6 years, adds Zanzibar route

Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir, has launched a new Zanzibar-Mombasa route, hoping to tap the coastal tourism boom to grow its fortunes. The airline will operate the new route four times weekly, linking its Kigali hub with two of East Africa’s...

Rwanda Roadside Reflections: Cycling Delays and Memorable Journeys

Unexpected experiences often shape travel narratives more than planned events. After a cycling trip through Africa, a traveler faced significant delays during the return journey from Kigali, aggravated by a small airport and operational...

Rwanda (and Doha) Roadside: A Travel Coda

Sometimes the most memorable moments in a cycling adventure don’t happen on the roads, but in the airports in between. My plan was to wrap up our African trip with the Men’s World Championship Road Race, but fate — and the realities of travel in...

Super Eagles bank on Rwanda’s victory over Benin for ticket

• FIFA picks Egyptian referees for Nigeria, Benin game • Broos names squad for Zimbabwe, Amavubi games The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup will be boosted by a Rwanda...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

Rwanda’s Online Militants

3 This graphic avatar has been widely shared by Rwandan social media users as comfortable response to online attack “With the grace of God I can now announce that the accounts denying the 1994 genocide are no longer accessible,” wrote one jubilant...

Bafana Bafana's squad unveiled for the crucial WC qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos unveiled a 23-member squad on Thursday, poised to face Zimbabwe and Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The opening match will see Broos' men travelling to Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, where they...

Exclusive: Arsenal close in on Visit Rwanda partnership extension

Thursday 02 October 2025 7:30 am | Updated: Wednesday 01 October 2025 5:17 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Visit Rwanda has been a partner of Arsenal...

Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall: Her Passion for Responsible Animal Tourism—and Her Hope for the Future

When I caught up with Dr. Jane Goodall in 2023, she was visiting the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies in Colorado, where she gave three lectures to local school children on behalf of the Jane Goodall Institute and her youth organization...

'In the reverse of Christina Aguilera, our hearts were saying yes, but our bodies saying no' - Larry Warbasse reflects on savage racing and scenic safaris in Kigali

I’m cramped up in a plane seat as I write this, on what is now my 25th hour of travel, and I have another fifteen to go before I finally land in Nice. While writing this at the current moment may leave me somewhat jaded in my appraisal of the...

RwandAir upbeat as airline expands fleet in fresh expansion drive

RwandAir, Rwanda’s national airline, has taken a significant leap in its strategic expansion plan by adding two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its burgeoning fleet. This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at boosting connectivity across...

How Visit Rwanda deals have promoted local tourism

Rwanda Development Board CEO, Jean Guy Afrika, poses with an LA Clippers representative while holding Los Angeles Clippers jerseys branded with the “Visit Rwanda” logo during the official partnership announcement.

AfCFTA signals new chapter for Intra-African trade and tourism development -Mr Nketia

By Hafsa Obeng Accra, Oct. 1, GNA – Mr. Alexander Kwame Nketia, Member, AfCFTA Committee on Trade in Services, says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a bold and transformative leap towards achieving Africa’s long-sought...

Utah surgeon gives the gift of hearing to children in Rwanda

Imagine not being able to hear the world around you, and then, everything changes. That’s what happened for a group of children in Rwanda, thanks to a humanitarian mission. At the heart of this trip is a Utah surgeon who traveled halfway around...

Rwanda signs deal with NFL and NBA teams

KIGALI: Rwanda on Monday announced a long-term sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Rams and LA Clippers, becoming the first African nation to partner with both the NFL and NBA for tourism branding. Visit Rwanda, the tourism brand of the Rwanda...

Visit Rwanda expands into U.S. sports market

In a move to further cement its status as a premier African tourism brand, 'Visit Rwanda' has secured strategic partnerships with two major American sports franchises: the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers and the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. These ambitious...

JATI - Cambodia’s Most Anticipated Island Escape by the operators of Shinta Mani

JATI, an exclusive private island retreat by the acclaimed creators of Shinta Mani Hotels has recently opened, offering a unique blend of Khmer-inspired luxury and barefoot island bliss off Cambodia’s southern coast. The 82-villa laid-back retreat...

LA Clippers and Rams deals see Visit Rwanda expand into US sports sponsorship

Visit Rwanda, the official tourism brand of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), has announced multi-year partnerships with the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Los Angeles Clippers and the National Football League’s (NFL) Los Angeles Rams....