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. Rooted in the centuries-old Rwandan tradition of…

Kigali, Rwanda – July 15, 2025 – The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in collaboration with the Rwanda Film Office (RFO) and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), is pleased to announce the laureates of the 2024 Creative Grants Initiative 2024. This year, four promising film projects — two in…

The Rwanda Development Board is pleased to welcome Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Legends Jay-Jay Okocha and Didier Domi for a memorable visit to Rwanda, as part of the ongoing Visit Rwanda and PSG partnership. The visit officially began in Kigali, where Didier Domi paid his respects to the victims of the…

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in collaboration with the Rwanda High Commission in Singapore, have marked a unique collaboration with the Mandai Wildlife Group as the naming partner for the Rwanda Nyungwe Forest Heart of Africa aviary at Singapore’s Bird Paradise. The event was held alongside the International Luxury Travel…

Kigali, Rwanda 10 June 2025—African Parks, in collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), announces the translocation of 70 southern white rhinos to Akagera National Park in Rwanda. This translocation was completed in two phases, each comprising 35 rhinos, spaced three days apart. This significant move, part of African Parks’…

ACQUISITION OF HEAVEN HOLDINGS, CONTINUING ITS LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE INHOSPITALITY AND TOURISM. Alissa and Josh Ruxin, American public health professionals, moved to Rwanda on their honeymoon in 2006 and never left. Inspired by her volunteer work mentoring young adults, Alissa decided to build a restaurant to provide vocational training and…

Weeklong celebration of basketball, entertainment, culture, and community returns to Kigali, Rwanda, July 26–August 2. Kizz Daniel, Uncle Waffles, and Timaya to perform, with additional acts to be revealed soon. Toronto, ON (May 8, 2025) – Giants of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, alongside…

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid have announced a momentous partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand. This collaboration signifies a major milestone, as Atlético de Madrid enters its first-ever commercial partnership with an African brand. Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board,…

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has released its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year marked by significant economic progress, resilience, and strategic growth across key sectors. From record-breaking investment inflows to increased tourism revenues and export growth, Rwanda continues to strengthen its position as a premier destination for business, innovation,…

Visit Rwanda and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have renewed their transformative partnership through 2028, building on a successful collaboration launched in 2019. The extended agreement amplifies Rwanda’s global presence and reinforces its role as a hub for youth development, creativity, and economic opportunity. Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board,…