Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future. Launched under the theme “Defining Africa’s Future Today”, the 2026 edition reinforces ABH’s role as…

Thirteen Rwandan youth coaches have been selected to benefit from the world-class ‘Training for Coaches Programme’ offered by Spanish LaLiga giants Atlético de Madrid, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) through the Visit Rwanda initiative. The week-long selection climaxed this Saturday with a ceremony to confirm coaches who…

In Partnership With PG Lang and Kendrick Lamar, Pioneering Pan-African Touring Circuit Enters Third Year, With Move Afrika: Kigali on March 17 and Move Afrika: Pretoria on March 20 Summary New York / Kigali / Pretoria, February 13, 2026 // Today Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme…

Kigali, Rwanda – Tuesday, 7th January 2026 The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), through the VISIT RWANDA partnership, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports (MINISPORTS) and the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), is pleased to announce the launch of an Expression of Interest (EOI) for youth football coaches in Rwanda to…

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, will host the 7th ABH Summit and Grand Finale in Kigali, Rwanda, on 12–13 December 2025 in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), The two-day event will bring together over 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, founders,…

Arsenal and the Rwanda Development Board have mutually agreed to conclude their partnership at the end of this season, bringing to a close an eight-season collaboration that included Visit Rwanda as Arsenal’s first Official Sleeve Partner. The move reflects Visit Rwanda’s broader strategy to diversify its global sports partnerships and…

Visit Rwanda Becomes the Exclusive Jersey Patch Sponsor for the Clippers, as well as Official Sponsor and Coffee Sponsor of Intuit Dome Visit Rwanda Enters Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement with Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park LOS ANGELES – Visit Rwanda – the official tourism brand of the Rwanda…

Today, the  world gathered at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park for the 20th Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, a celebration of conservation, community, and the remarkable recovery of mountain gorillas in Rwanda.  This year, 40 baby gorillas were named by distinguished Namers, including conservation champions, community heroes, international leaders,…

On Friday, 5 September 2025, Rwanda will celebrate the 20th edition of Kwita Izina, the country’s flagship Gorilla Naming Ceremony, at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi. This year, 40 baby mountain gorillas will be named, including 18 born in 2024 and 22 born the year before. The ceremony will bring…

Next phase of Rwandan partnership focused on talent development  Kigali, Rwanda – August 8, 2025 – FC Bayern Munich and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) are pleased to announce a new three-year agreement until 2028 that marks a strategic evolution of their partnership.  The new arrangement transitions the relationship away…