New Kenya–Uganda expressway set to transform trade and travel in East Africa

In Kampala’s Sheraton hotel, the air buzzed with rare optimism. Around tables lined with maps, models and coffee cups, Ugandan and Kenyan officials sat side by side with financiers and engineers, united by a single ambition: to build a modern...

Traditions that Unite Us: Holidays with Faith and Family Bridge Former and New Homes

Brenda Lett speaks at a 2024 Kwanzaa celebration in Nashua. Courtesy Photos While many New Hampshire families unwrap gifts by the tree on Christmas morning, parishioners at The Over Comers Church of God in Concord gather for hours of worship, song...

Luxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies – new study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda

How successful is luxury tourism in Africa? What happens if it fails to produce higher tourism revenues: can it be reversed? And does it depend on what kind of government is in place? Pritish Behuria is a scholar of the political economy of...

Amman Commerce Chamber, Rwanda discuss boosting trade cooperation

Ammon News - First Vice President of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC), Nabil Khatib, met on Tuesday with Rwandan Ambassador to Jordan James Ngango to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic and trade...

7 Common Travel Myths That are WRONG

Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comments people shared as well their misconceptions...

Starmer ‘angry’ over asylum accommodation ‘mess left from last government’

The Prime Minister has said he is “frustrated and angry” about the “mess” inherited by the Labour Government as he sought to blame Tory predecessors following a report on Home Office failings over asylum accommodation. A committee of MPs published...

Rwanda delivers once again as sport, tourism unite at PFL Africa

Home Office squandered billions on ‘failed and chaotic’ asylum accommodation

The Home Office has squandered billions of pounds on asylum accommodation due to long-term mismanagement of a “failed, chaotic and expensive” system, according to a report published by a powerful parliamentary committee. The Commons cross-party...

Rwanda hosts global congress urging stronger cooperation in agroforestry

KIGALI, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Delegates have called for stronger collaboration to accelerate the global expansion of agroforestry as Rwanda hosts the sixth World Congress on Agroforestry. The event, which will run from Monday to Friday in Kigali,...

Kenya land tough draw for Afcon U-17 Cecafa qualifiers

The Junior Stars will face hosts Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rwanda in Group A, with all matches set to be played at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa. Defending champions Uganda headline Group B alongside Tanzania, Djibouti, Sudan,...

Rwanda Plans Life-Saving Emergency Alert System to Reach Every Mobile Phone

1 This was in Rubavu district in May 2022 when floods left thousands impacted KIGALI, Rwanda – In a major step to bolster national safety, the Government has announced a new initiative to deploy a advanced cell broadcast system that will send...

ANJET, NIHOTOUR, Others Urge Professionalism, Collaboration To Grow Tourism Economy

October 25, (THEWILL) — Stakeholders in Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry have called for greater professionalism, certification, and stronger collaboration among players to drive sustainable growth and position the sector as a key...

Rwanda: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s protocol still under fire (photos)

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took part this Sunday, alongside his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame, in the #CarFreeDay event, a bi-monthly initiative organized in Kigali to promote public health, environmental protection, and social cohesion...

EMY Africa @10 Nominees Announced, Public Voting Open

EMY Africa has officially unveiled the nominees for the 10th anniversary edition of the EMY Africa Awards, ahead of the grand ceremony on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This milestone marks a decade of celebrating African excellence, leadership, and...

Ministering to the persecuted Church today

Written by: Peter Hammond Article source: Supplied “in as much as you did it to one of the least of these brethren, you did it to Me.” Matthew 25:35-40 During more than 43 years of missionary work, I have had the privilege of serving persecuted...

Tap tourism potential of elephants - Suame MP tells local assemblies

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, John Darko, has urged local assemblies and communities that serve as wildlife corridors for elephants to see them as a blessing that must be tapped into to promote tourism. He said elephants, when catered...

Rwegasira reflects on growth, innovation and the future of Tanzania’s travel industry

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Society of Travel Agents (TASOTA) has seen steady transformation in recent years, expanding its membership base and strengthening its voice as a key player in the country’s tourism and travel sector. For outgoing...

The Pinnacle Kigali set to open in January 2026, redefining luxury hospitality in Rwanda

Opening in January 2026, The Pinnacle Kigali will introduce a new standard of ultra-luxury hospitality to Rwanda’s capital, combining refined design, sustainability, and authentic local culture on Rebero Hills. KIGALI, RWANDA – Rwanda’s capital is...

Check Out Nat Geo’s ‘Best Places in the World to Travel’ for 2026

Each year, National Geographic’s crew of editors, adventurers, and photographers weighs in to forecast the latest must-see destinations. Videos by TravelAwaits As per usual, the publication focuses on natural wonders that inspire awe. However,...

Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast Lead Africa’s Economic Renaissance

IMF Highlights Strategic Reforms and Infrastructure Investments Driving Growth Amid Global Challenges In a significant shift in Africa’s economic landscape, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast have emerged as the continent’s...