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Tourism players root for open skies to boost tourist numbers
From left: National Chair of all non IATA under Kenya Association of Travel Agents, Grace Ndungu, Deans Travel Centre MD Patrick Maina Kamanga and Mombasa Tourism CEC Mohamed Osman during KATA, Annual General Meeting and convention in Mombasa, on...

These are the best times to go on a safari, according to a top travel advisor
Martin Harvey/Getty Images The reading nook looking out to views of nature.Safaris have a reputation: thrilling, scenic—and often wildly expensive. This is especially true if you're looking for intimate camp experiences led by expert guides. But,...

IPADA 2025: Tinubu To Host Envoys, UN Tourism, Ministers, Commissioners July 30
July 01, (THEWILL) — In a bold and unprecedented move to attract global attention and participation to this year’s edition of IPADA Celebrations 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to host all envoys in Nigeria, UN Tourism, and Ministers of...

Azerbaijan’s president congratulates Rwandan counterpart on national holiday
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday congratulated his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on the occasion of his country’s national holiday. "On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my sincere congratulations to...

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates his Rwandan counterpart
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Rwandan President Paul Kagame on the occasion of the nation's national holiday. Azernews presents the letter: Dear Mr. President, On my own behalf and on...

Rwanda’s $56 billion Natural Wealth is Underutilized – AfDB
1 Rwanda is endowed with vast natural wealth—ranging from dense forests and rich biodiversity to unique ecosystems and protected landscapes like Nyungwe and Akagera. Yet, this environmental treasure remains largely undervalued in the country’s...
Cooking with Nuncy Brings Bahamian Flavors to Rwanda in Global Culinary Exchange
Cooking with Nuncy, the culinary and cultural brand founded by Bahamian chef Rico ‘Nuncy’ Neely, has recently completed a groundbreaking two-week culinary immersion in Rwanda. This experience marks a historic cultural exchange between The Bahamas...

How a Northeastern grad student from Rwanda is uplifting Maine’s immigrant communities
Rwandan Northeastern graduate student Germain Mucyo builds community in Maine through tech, mentorship and immigrant advocacy. Germain Mucyo volunteers with Maine Initiatives, a nonprofit that supports social, economic and environmental justice...

Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...

Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or get visa on arrival in 32 countries, following a rise in Pakistan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks a notable improvement from the 113th position...

Tourism players welcome policy delay, but insurance concerns persist
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s tourism industry has cautiously welcomed the government’s decision to delay implementation of the proposed mandatory $44 travel insurance charge for foreign visitors. However, stakeholders warn that key concerns remain...

Rwanda, Congo Sign Historic Peace Deal
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a Rwanda-Congo peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal win, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Hungary. ‘Turning Point’ Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a landmark...

Rwanda-DR Congo: Will Washington Agreement Be Respected?
On Friday, 27 June 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a landmark peace agreement in Washington aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The deal, brokered by the United States, marks a significant...

Not just the US; there is another country that attained independence on July 4
Every year on July 4, the United States lights up in celebration of its Independence Day, marking the country's birth in 1776. But it’s not the only nation with significant ties to this date. Across the globe, July 4 also holds deep historical...

Nigeria’s Detty December
Started as a Nigerian cultural moment, it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money FEATURE | NNAMDI O.MADICHIE, MOTSHEDISI MATHIBE & NOBULALI DANGAZELE | Every December in Nigeria and Ghana a giant party takes place, unfolding in a...

Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...

Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...

N63bn can do more than a facelift
BY ADEDOKUN SEYI Oyo state’s bold claim that foreign exchange volatility justified its lavish N63.4 billion renovation of the government house is more than flimsy – it is unapologetic prodigality. To put it bluntly, this one-time redirection...

Guterres hosts the peace agreement between Dr. Congo and Rwanda
The agreement is “an important step towards de-escalation, peace and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes region,” he said in a statement that evening. A breakthrough in the middle of the crisis Since the...

National Liberation Through The Eyes of a Healer Turned Politician
2 Dr. Vincent Biruta On 4th July, Rwanda will celebrate Kwibohora31, but what does liberation of a nation mean, and how can it be best measured? One way of fully understanding the question and the answer, is to see it through the eyes of...