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RwandAir wins Best Regional Airline in Africa at the World Airline Awards
The awards event is hosted by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation. This award marks a continued rise in passenger recognition for RwandAir, with survey feedback noting the airline’s attention to service detail across all...

NNPCL in Kigali: Same waste, different name
Just when Nigerians hoped for real change at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), we are hit with yet another disappointment. The board and top management have flown off to Kigali, Rwanda, for a retreat. A retreat? To Kigali?...
#OpEd: NNPCL In Kigali: Same Waste, Different Name, By Idris Olanrewaju
Just when Nigerians hoped for real change at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), we are hit with yet another disappointment. The board and top management have flown off to Kigali, Rwanda, for a retreat. A retreat? To Kigali?...

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...

Rwanda Sets New Rules For Island Settlements, Prioritizes Conservation and Citizen Welfare
1 Minister of Environment, Dr. Uwamariya explains to the senate new measures guiding settlement. On June 16, 2025, the Senate’s Committee on Social Affairs and Human Rights urged the Government of Rwanda to ensure that residents of the country’s...

Rwandan teams set for continental beach volleyball championship

Sterling Bank Supports UN Tourism Event in Africa/68th CAF Meeting
By Justina Uzo UN Tourism has acknowledged Sterling Bank high level of support in meeting the specialised needs of the tourism sector in Nigeria. The United Nations body responsible for fostering responsible, sustainable and universally accessible...

Nigeria, Rwanda among 34 African countries hit as Ecuador revokes visa-free transit
Ecuador has announced the cancellation of visa-free transit privileges for citizens of 45 nations, including 34 African countries, in a significant tightening of its immigration and border control policies. Under the new directive abolishing...
DRC, Rwanda sign peace agreement draft
WASHNGTON: THE Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a provisional 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....
Amid global trade uncertainty, the PM has shifted his language on the US alliance
The European Union's leadership has been meeting, at length, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels this week, talking about trade and issues like Ukraine, ahead of an EU-China summit later this month. At the same time, the EU's members...

‘Great day for Africa’: Trump administration brokers Congo-Rwanda treaty to end mineral war; US President says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize
In what he called “a Great Day for Africa,” US President Donald Trump on Friday announced on Truth Social that his administration, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has successfully brokered a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of...

RwandAir, Accra Weizo collaborate to connect Africa
To promote travel and tourism in Africa, Rwandair, a leading African airline, has partnered with the Organisers of Accra Weizo towards the 8th edition of the West African travel expo billed to hold on June, 27, 2025 in Ghana. Since its inception...

Rwandair Partners Accra Weizo to Connect more Passengers in Africa
Charles Ajunwa Rwandair has partnered organisers of Accra Weizo to promote travel and tourism in Africa. RwandAir has served the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, since July 2013. The airline operates a Boeing 737 on this route, providing three weekly...
Rwanda plans 21% increase in spending next fiscal year
Rwanda plans overall spending of 7-trillion Rwandan francs (R87.73bn) next fiscal year, 21% more than this year, finance minister Yusuf Murangwa said on Thursday. The increased spending will support the construction of a new international airport...

UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....

Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...
EXCLUSIVE: NNPC Board To Embark On Lavish Kigali Retreat Via Private Jets Amid Senate Probe Into ‘Missing’ ₦210Trillion
In a stunning show of opulence and disregard for public accountability, the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is preparing to jet off to Kigali, Rwanda, this Friday for a luxury retreat. This comes just days...

Rwandair Connects More In Africa With W/African Travel Expo, Accra Weizo Partnership
Ken Okeke Rwandair, a leading African airline, has partnered with the Organisers of Accra Weizo to promote Travel and Tourism in Africa. Accra Weizo is the West African Travel Expo organised since 2015 by Akwaaba African Travel Market in Ghana. It...

Bring back Rwanda scheme to end small boats crisis, says architect of Australia's successful migrant crackdown
The mastermind behind Australia's migrant crackdown has called on Keir Starmer to 'reinstitute' the Rwanda scheme. Alexander Downer called on the Prime Minister to 'eat a bit of political humble pie' and resurrect the scheme, which was scrapped...

FEATURED – How One Acre Fund Rwanda Helped Over One Million Farmers Earn $130 Million in One Year
1 The organization is building a safer food system through producing resilient high-yielding seeds, promoting smart farming, linking farmers to reliable markets, and investing in the food value chain. In rural districts, where smallholder farmers...