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...

‘National Carrier Will Buoy Tourism Development in Nigeria’

Stories by Chinedu Eze Travel and aviation experts have declared that for Nigeria to realise its full potential in tourism, it must establish a national carrier to buoy the sector. The experts spoke at the just concluded Aviation Summit 2025...

Rwanda names squads for African beach volleyball champs

Kenya and Rwanda’s Travel & Tourism sector set to inject record income in 2025

Kenya’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to contribute KSh1.2tn in 2024, while Rwanda reaches record highs across GDP, jobs, and spending. LONDON, UK – Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed Kenya’s Travel & Tourism...

Jameis Winston's wife Breion shares raw snippets of their vacation in Rwanda amid Giants QB's trade talks

While there have been speculations of trading New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, he went on vacation with his wife Breion to Rwanda. On Wednesday, his wife posted a few candid photos on Instagram, showing their fun-filled activities and...

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...

2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball championship opens in Morocco

Accra, June 26, GNA – Over 25 countries have gathered at Martil, Morocco for the 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships. The Championships, which is scheduled for June 23-30, is serving as the qualifiers for the 2025 World Cup in...

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...

Africa Youth in Tourism Summit Kicks Off in Midrand, Empowering Young Innovators

The 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge officially launched yesterday at the Midrand Conference Centre, bringing together young entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and stakeholders to foster innovation and employment...

Ghana housed with Kenya and Nigeria at Africa Beach Volleyball Championships 

Accra, June 24, GNA – Ghana is housed in Pool G of the 2025 Africa Senior Beach Volleyball Championships set for Morocco from June 23-30. Ghana would be playing alongside Kenya and Nigeria in the Pool, in the male category of the competition....

Rwanda grants 5-day holiday to celebrate independence, liberation days: "Work...

Rwanda declared a rare five-day public holiday from July 1 to July 6, 2025, to mark both Independence Day and Liberation Day In addition to the official holidays on July 1 and 4, the government added July 2 and 3 as extra days off, with work set...

Ghana drawn in tough groups for Africa Beach Volleyball Championships

The group stage draw for the 2025 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship in Morocco has been announced, with Team Ghana set to compete in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the women’s competition, Ghana has been placed in two groups—Pool E...

RwandAir named Best Regional Airline in Africa at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards

RwandAir has been named the Best Regional Airline in Africa at the prestigious 2025 World Airline Awards, dubbed the Oscars of the aviation industry. This award reflects RwandAir’s central role in bringing African countries closer while connecting...

LCCI laments underdevelopment of tourism sector 

President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Gabriel Idahosa, has lamented the wasting potential of the country’s tourism sector, which he said if well developed, can drive the economy and significantly drive the country’s economic...

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...

DR Congo and Rwanda to sign peace agreement on June 27

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have initialed the text of an agreement aimed at stopping the conflict in eastern DRC, according to a joint statement from the two countries and the United States Department of State. The...

Rwanda International Trade Fair Returns With More Foreign Exhibitors

2 The Private Sector Federation of Rwanda, in partnership with the Ministry of Trade and Industry have announced the 28th edition of the Rwanda International Trade Fair (RITF) 2025 which is expected to be bigger than last year. The nation’s...

#OpEd: Five Private Jets, And The Shameful NNPCL Kigali Retreat, By Yusuf El-Yakub

This is not reform. This is rot. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) board and senior management have returned from their much-criticised retreat in Kigali, Rwanda. But what Nigerians are now learning about that trip is even...

How an AI dataset is helping Rwanda bring healthcare within reach of every citizen

In Rwanda, access to healthcare has historically been a geographical challenge. People — especially in rural areas — had to walk miles to get to the nearest clinic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2010, the average Rwandan had...

RwandAir named Africa's best regional airline at 2025 World Airline Awards

KIGALI, June 18 (Xinhua) -- RwandAir has been named the Best Regional Airline in Africa at the 2025 World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show held Tuesday in France. RwandAir celebrated the recognition in a statement, calling the accolade a...