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TOUR EXTENDS FROM EAST TO WEST AFRICA AS MOVE AFRIKA: LAGOS JOINS MOVE AFRIKA: KIGALI Move Afrika, the first pan-African touring circuit headlined by international artists, to drive long-term economic investment and job creation in the continent’s creative economies Move Afrika to drive citizen-led advocacy campaign to enhance health systems…

The Rwanda Film Office (RFO) has unveiled its Creative Grants Initiative, providing €360,000 in funding to support Rwandan filmmakers. This initiative, accessible at https://rdb.rw/creative-grants-initiative-2024/, is supported by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and the ACP-EU. It will provide funding for two production support…

Rwanda has become the first African country to sign the “United Against Online Abuse” (UAOA) Charter, an initiative led by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to address online abuse and hate speech in sports. The signing ceremony was held during the 2024 FIA General Assemblies in Kigali. The UAOA…

Rwanda officially launched a Helmet Testing Laboratory under the ‘Tuwurinde’ Project, a partnership between the Government of Rwanda, the FIA Foundation, Healthy People Rwanda, and the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), with support from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The laboratory will help to ensure helmets used by motorbike…

This weekend, Visit Rwanda is showcasing its unique and sustainable tourism experiences at the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2024. Located in the F1 FanZone, the booth highlights Rwanda’s vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and breathtaking landscapes. The activation also shines a spotlight on the upcoming FIA Awards 2024, set to…

Kigali, Rwanda, and San Francisco, USA: Bio Usawa (BUI) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have partnered to establish Rwanda’s first manufacturing plant for affordable treatments for serious eye diseases like Diabetic Macular Oedema (DMO). DMO occurs when the part of the eye responsible for sharp central vision becomes swollen…

Kigali, Rwanda – This November, Rwanda will host ACCES (the Music In Africa Conference For Collaborations, Exchange, and Showcases) for the first time, marking a historic moment for the country’s creative economy. Taking place from November 14th to 16th, 2024, ACCES will bring together music professionals, artists, and stakeholders from…

October 2024—Wilderness Bisate Reserve, the newest gem in Africa’s luxury safari landscape, has opened in Rwanda, set against the dramatic backdrop of Volcanoes National Park (VNP).  The pinnacle of luxury lodges for connoisseurs of conservation, it offers the grandest base from which to witness the renowned mountain gorillas in the…

Following the success of the UK-Rwanda Business Forum in January 2024, interest in deepening trade relations between Rwanda and the UK has grown. In response, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), the High Commission of Rwanda in the UK, and the…

Washington, DC, U.S.A – Rwanda has once again demonstrated its commitment to business excellence, achieving impressive results in the newly launched World Bank Business Ready (B-READY) Report unveiled today, solidifying its position as a leading investment destination in Africa. The first edition of B-READY assessed the business environments of 50…