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Frank Gisha Mugisha, Rwanda Chamber of Tourism Managing Director and Tojosoa Razafimahalefa, CTM’s Vice Chairman after signing the agreement in Kigali on October 31. PHOTOS. DAN GATSINZI

Tourism: Rwandan, Madagascan private sectors ink cooperation deal

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

Tourists get some briefing before visiting mountain Gorillas. Over 2000 participants court in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, this week as the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) holds its first Global Summit in Africa. Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali to host over 1000 participants in WTTC's Africa debut

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba, will be the keynote speaker at the 23rd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Kigali, scheduled from November 1 to 3. FILE

Didier Drogba among key speakers at global tourism summit in Kigali

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Communities in the vicinity of Akagera National Park are set to receive more than $800,000 through the park’s tourism revenue-sharing scheme. Courtesy

Rwf1bn earmarked for grassroots projects around Akagera park

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The concerning invaders in Volcanoes park, are the alnus alnobetula, commonly known as the green alder or mountain alder, and the fast-growing black wattle, scientifically termed acacia mearnsii. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.

Virunga mountains threatened by invasive species infiltration

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Akagera National Park, a wildlife haven in Rwanda, has seen a 127 percent increase in its animal population since 2010. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Akagera National Park reports 127% increase in animal population

Monday, October 23, 2023

People who turn up to welcome Kenyan conservationist Jim Justus Nyamu, as he kicked off a 12-day Elephant Conservation Education and Awareness Walk across Rwanda, at Kagitumba on Friday, September 29. Courtesy

Kenya’s Nyamu begins elephant conservation campaign walk in Rwanda

Saturday, September 30, 2023

One of the prominent touristic offerings in Nyungwe National Park is the canopy walk. Courtesy

How Rwanda will benefit from Nyungwe forest’s UNESCO World Heritage status

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

ROAR Africa, a luxury safari company renowned for its ultra-luxe African experiences, has brought 'The Greatest Safari on Earth' to Rwanda.

'The Greatest Safari on Earth' comes to Rwanda

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

President Kagame meets with Deborah Calmeyer, the CEO and Founder of ROAR Africa on Monday, September 4. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, ROAR Africa boss discuss tourism promotion

Monday, September 04, 2023

Some young people from the local communities near Volcanoes National Park participate in dancing during the event.

Gorillas, communities, celebrities: A time-honoured Rwandan tradition

Monday, September 04, 2023

Clare Akamanzi, CEO of RDB addresses delegates at Kwita Izina gala dinner at Kigali Convention Center on Saturday, September 2. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: Akamanzi tells tales of poachers turned into conservationists at Kwita Izina Gala Dinner

Sunday, September 03, 2023

President Kagame meets with Andrew Mitchell, UK Minister of State for Development on September 2. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame discusses partnership with gorilla namers

Sunday, September 03, 2023

The gorilla namers pose for a photo with First Lady Jeannette Kagame during the ceremony. photo by Olivie Mugwiza

Kwita Izina: What gorilla namers said about Rwanda

Saturday, September 02, 2023

Danai Gurira pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman during the 19th gorilla naming ceremony on Friday September 1, 2023 Photo by Olivie Mugwiza

'Black Panther' star Danai Gurira pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman in Rwanda

Saturday, September 02, 2023

First Lady Jeannette Kagame. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Kwita Izina: First Lady pledges continued conservation efforts as Rwanda develops

Friday, September 01, 2023

Miss France 2017 on the significance of Kwita Izina

Friday, September 01, 2023

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Elvine Ineza: Youngest namer at Kwita Izina

Friday, September 01, 2023

Rally driver and former Miss Rwanda finalist Queen Kalimpinya. File photo

Queen Kalimpinya to name baby gorilla at ‘Kwita Izina’ ceremony

Thursday, August 31, 2023