News & Press Release

January 20, 2022

IRONMAN ANNOUNCES RUBAVU IN RWANDA AS NEW HOST CITY FOR IRONMAN 70.3 RWANDA

– Inaugural edition of the race to take place on August 14, 2022, with general registration opening February 1, 2022 athttps://www.ironman.com/im703-rwanda – Qualifying slots available for the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland Tampa / London / Rubavu (January 20, 2022) – IRONMAN announced today that it will add a brand-new…
January 19, 2022

ROYAL BALLOON LAUNCHES RWANDA’S FIRST HOT AIR BALLOON

KIGALI, 19 January 2022: Royal Balloon Rwanda, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board and Akagera Management Company, is pleased to announce the start of its operations in Rwanda by offering a hot air balloon experience in Akagera National Park, the first of its kind in the country. Royal Balloon…
November 29, 2021

Rwanda Welcomes 30 White Rhinos in Largest-Ever Single Translocation

30 wild white rhinos have been successfully translocated from South Africa to Rwanda in the largest-ever single translocation effort, aimed at establishing a new stronghold for the species in Akagera National Park Kigali, Rwanda:  In the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken, 30 white rhinos have been introduced to Akagera…
November 29, 2021

Paris Saint-Germain Academy inaugurated in Rwanda

Kigali, 28th November 2021. Paris Saint-Germain in conjunction withVisit Rwanda have inaugurated a brand-new PSG Academy in Rwanda with Paris Saint-Germain legend, Rai. Located in the Huye district, in the Southern Province, the academy will give 172 young hopefuls the opportunity to fulfil their potential in top-class sporting facilities with…
November 26, 2021

Paris Saint- Germain Legend Visits Rwanda

Kigali, 26 November 2021 – Today, Rwanda welcomed former Paris Saint- Germain star Raimundo Souza Veira de Oliveira, also known as Raí, for a three-day visit.  The trip is part of Visit Rwanda’s partnership with French football club Paris Saint- Germain. Rai will participate in the launch of PSG’s first…
November 7, 2021

Five ways Rwanda is investing in ecotourism and conservation

Rwanda is located in the Albertine Rift, a region considered especially rich in biodiversity, making it ideal for conservation and ecotourism. From the protection of national parks to advancing responsible tourism, the country has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting biodiversity conservation, payment for ecosystem services, and sustainable travel.  This…
November 6, 2021

Rwanda Showcases Green Investment Opportunities at COP26 In Glasgow

Today at COP26 in Glasgow, the Rwandan delegation in partnership with UNDP Rwanda and the NDC Partnership hosted an event at the NDC Partnership pavilion to share the opportunities for investment in Rwanda’s ambitious plans to address climate change. The speakers discussed Rwanda’s plans for the future, specifically the goal…