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By Stehanie Parker, African Budget Safaris While this small country might be a less common destination in East Africa, embarking on a Rwanda safari adventure should undoubtedly feature on the bucket list of every intrepid wildlife-loving traveler. A safari in Rwanda presents truly unique animal-spotting opportunities, as well as the chance to immerse yourself in […]
...Rwanda has undergone a remarkable transformation since the tragic events of the 1994 genocide. The resilience and determination of the Rwandan people to rebuild their country and create a better future are truly inspiring. Despite the immense challenges they faced, they have managed to achieve impressive social, economic, and political progress. The achievements highlighted, such as sustained […]
...Rwanda offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from exploring vibrant cities to trekking through lush jungles to see gorillas and other wildlife. The points highlighted cover a wide range of attractions and experiences that make Rwanda unique and appealing to travelers. With each visit to Rwanda, you’ll uncover new layers of its beauty, culture, and […]
...The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced a 5-year extension of their existing collaboration that will see the BAL continue to play games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda each season, including the BAL Playoffs and Finals in 2024, 2026 and 2028. The BAL and RDB will also collaborate on […]
...To Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed On Friday, the European Union imposed targeted financial and travel sanctions against seven people from the Democratic Republic of Congo, one from Rwanda, and one from Tanzania for “acts that constitute serious human rights violations and abuses” in eastern Congo. Most newly sanctioned individuals are leaders or senior commanders of known abusive armed groups operating […]
...The project is estimated at USD 20 million. The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), represented by its CEO, Mr. Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, signed today in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana an agreement for a concessional development loan of $20 million to finance the electricity delivery project in the […]
...AstraZeneca has today announced the expansion of its global AZ Forest reforestation and biodiversity initiative, including new and expanded projects in Ghana and Rwanda AstraZeneca (AstraZeneca.com) will expand its existing AZ Forest project in Ghana by planting an additional 2.2 million trees, aiming to increase the total number of surviving trees to 4.7 million; In Rwanda, […]
...Following Africa Day, the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Shooting Touch, and Speak Up Africa united and organized a basketball and health clinic to equip youth and BAL Ambassadors with the knowledge and tools they need to drive effective change in support of NTD elimination. Youth engagement is key to influence positive change and harness energy, […]
...By Aimable Twahirwa Following severe flooding and landslides that hit major parts of Rwanda earlier this month, experts are convinced that investing in the mapping of erosion risk areas could go a long way to keeping the number of casualties down. Many villagers living along major rivers in Western Rwanda have been among the victims of […]
...Rwandans have always cherished and loved their culture and hair has always played a large role in their culture. Rwandans used to wear the amasunzu style in more than 30 different ways. Amasunzu is a traditionally Rwandan hairstyle that was once worn by men, as well as by unmarried women in order to indicate to potential […]
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