AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConservation & Community Resettlement: Rwanda broke ground on a new Smart Green Village in Musanze for 547 households affected by the planned expansion of Volcanoes National Park, part of a $300m, 10-year Volcanoes Community Resilience Project aimed at improving livelihoods while adding about 3,740 hectares to the park and creating buffer zones. Regional Travel Policy: President Paul Kagame reiterated Rwanda’s approach to open borders and cleanliness during an Aug. 24 press conference, responding to a cyclist’s question about making African border crossings easier and less costly. Tourism Awards Spotlight: Africa’s travel leaders gathered in Zanzibar for the World Travel Awards Africa Gala 2026, with Rwanda’s region-wide appeal reflected through major wins for safari and beach destinations and a luxury resort setting at Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar. Ebola Travel Alerts: New entry restrictions and health screening measures are tightening for travellers linked to Ebola-affected areas in the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, with countries rolling out declarations, screening and quarantine rules. Visa & Travel Access Watch: A U.S. federal court ruled against a nationality-based immigrant visa policy, a reminder that travel access can shift quickly with legal decisions.
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