RwandAir Inzozi Magazine June 2016 by Inzozi Magazine

June - August 2016

Africa comes to Kigali

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dear readers, as always, it is my pleasure

to welcome you on board your flight with RwandAir. Sit back, relax and enjoy our worldclass service and the interesting stories in Inzozi magazine. This edition has a pan-African flavour, and I’m sure you’ll agree the continent is both an exciting place to live and visit. I take this opportunity to welcome those flying with us for the first time, and thank our frequent flyers for your continued loyalty. To better serve and reward our travellers through our unique loyalty programme, RwandAir has upgraded the DreamMiles membership card so you can now use it to pay for goods and services while at the same time earn miles and rewards. If you’re not yet a member of DreamMiles, sign up today. You will go into the draw to win a complementary flight to one of our 17 destinations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. At RwandAir, we take pride in giving our staff opportunities for personal and professional growth. In this regard, I am delighted to report that one of our staff, Jimmy Abdul Rahman Sekizinduka, has become a certified engineer for our Bombardier CRJ-900NextGen aircraft. He is the first Rwandan engineer to achieve such a milestone at RwandAir. Eng. Jimmy is now qualified to sign off and release the aircraft under SAMCO (the sub-contracted Aircraft Maintenance Organization - AMO) Quality Assurance system. Additionally, in a bid to build our own capacity across the board, RwandAir is

also working to obtain its own AMO certification on the Bombardier CRJ by July this year – another ground breaking milestone. We are also excited to commence a new duty free programme to better serve our customers. A new partnership between RwandAir and DFASS Group, the world’s largest global in-flight duty free specialty retailer, will see its Africa operations expand. This partnership is in response to RwandAir’s rapid growth, which is being boosted with the addition of new aircraft and destinations. This year, we intend to further expand our network across Africa and establish flights to Harare, Khartoum, Cotonou, Abuja and Abidjan. This will see the airline continue to fulfil its goal to connect the continent. We will also establish new flights to Bombay, India and Guangzhou, China. To support this expansion plan, we expect delivery of two new Airbus A330s in September and a Boeing 737-800 in May 2017. At RwandAir, we already know that Rwanda is a great place to meet – and the number of conferences and exhibitions taking place in the country is growing every day. To help guests have the best experience when they visit the country, we have facilitated travellers by offering discounted group fares. We have offered this discount for some of the biggest conferences to take place in Rwanda this year, including the World Economic Forum and the African Airlines Association 5th Aviation

Stakeholders Convention. Thanks to Rwanda’s warm hospitality and world-class facilities, the country has been confirmed as the host for the African Airlines Association Annual General Assembly in 2017. This is a great milestone for both the airline and the country. I would like to take this opportunity to reminder passengers that a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is now required for travellers to Rwanda. If you don’t yet have one, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health will provide you with a vaccination on arrival in Kigali. Our team is working hard to provide you with the best in-flight service on the continent and so I hope your journey with us today exceeds your expectations. We are constantly looking for new ways to serve you and make your journey even better. As always, I welcome your feedback through our website or via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to tag @FlyRwandAir when posting pictures of your flight with us. Thank you for flying with RwandAir. I wish you a pleasant journey with our crew.

John Mirenge CEO, RwandAir

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FIRST RWANDAN ENGINEER CERTIFIED ON BOMBARDIER CRJ-900NEXTGEN

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he line maintenance department announced the release of Jimmy Abdul Rahman Sekizinduka as a certified engineer on Bombardier CRJ-900NextGen aircraft. He is the first Rwandan Engineer to have achieved such a milestone in RwandAir.

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“ I take this opportunity again to congratulate Jimmy for the great achievement on becoming our first Rwandan certified Engineer on Bombardier CRJ 900NextGen and I encourage more Rwandan Engineers to follow his path” said Gerard Mutabazi, the Maintenance Manager on behalf of RwandAir Management.

Africa comes to

KIGALI

The Pan African spirit of cooperation and unity for shared prosperity will be strengthened in July this year when all roads lead to Kigali for the 27th African Union Summit. Murakaza Neza! By Collins Mwai

The airline currently operates two Bombardier CRJ-900NextGen registered under 9XR-WH & WI, which were delivered brand new from Bombardier in 2012. The two dual class jets serve our Eastern and Central African routes.

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Tell us about your career, before joining RwandAir and since then.

I started working in 2004 as a Journalist and Proof Editor at the New Times, English newspaper which shaped in many ways my love for writing and paved way for a career in law. Working as a journalist allowed me to engage social and current issues and gave me exposure at an early start in my career.

employee focus Meet the people who make up the RwandAir team. In this edition we get to know Feliste Mubyeyi Mubyeyi Kimanuka, Company Secretary and Felista Kimanuka Chief Legal Secretary Officer. & Chief Legal Officer Company

We introduce you to our world with attractions from our destinations A guide on what to eat, where to sleep and tips of how best you can explore these beautiful places.

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I was born in Kenya where I spent my early childhood before moving to Uganda for my Primary and High school education. I attended the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa for my undergraduate Law degree and later on the University of for aenjoy Master Law and Sit Manchester back, relax and theoflatest blockbuster movies and TV shows from around the world. Development. I am also a Christian and I enjoy learning new things, traveling, reading and making friends. Check out our issues online at www.issuu.com/inzozi

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In 2009, I briefly joined the International Finance Corporation, a group of the World Bank working as a Programme Officer in the Investment Climate unit. Later that year, I joined UNOHCHR and in 2011 moved to the United Nations Development Programme, country office where I worked in the Governance unit. I however left in September 2013 when I received the Chevening Scholarship award for the year 2013/14, funded by the UK Government and Foreign and Common Wealth Office to pursue a Master in Law and Development from the University of Manchester. I joined RwandAir after completing my studies and I have had a lot of exciting and challenging opportunities since then.

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mailbox To the RwandAir team,

Dear Rwandair,

I wanted to inform you that we had awesome service from Peninah Gathigira in Kenya on our flight for work from Nairobi to Kigali. She was super helpful in getting us checked in in Nairobi when we were late due to traffic. She was friendly, professional, helpful, and a problem solver!

I just want to say a sincere thank you to the Rwandair’s wonderful staff from start to finish, you were all so helpful and patient. The helpful representative at the airport helped us push the buggy up to the counter and then gave my son a sticker and got down to his level and was chatting with him.

Much appreciated! Regards, Chrystina

As we walked up the outdoor ramp to the airplane, the Captain was waving at my son and greeted us cheerfully and invited my son to come check out the cockpit. They showed him all sorts of buttons and gadgets, and he was thrilled. They even posed for pictures. The flight attendants were funny, polite, generous and helpful. When we left, the Captain came down and offered to help me carry bags and said goodbye to my son by his name (which he remembered) and then the flight attendant insisted on taking some of our bags. The customer service you provided on both legs of our trip was above and beyond, and it truly made travelling with a toddler much less stressful.

Dear RwandAir, Thank you so, so, so much for your very prompt reply! The refund has been issued by the airline! As always, thanks for being the best airline with the best customer service in East Africa. Just flew back from Dar this week with RwandAir :).

We thank you and appreciate each one of you and all of the hard work you do. You all made our trip so much more enjoyable. Thank you, you’re truly top class!!

Hope the whole team had a great Easter.

To Rwandair,

Best, Neema

Out of my many trips in South Africa, it was my first time to fly with RwandAir and I must say that they are highly recommended for their excellent customer service!

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From the counter it the staffs were very friendly and helpful, flight was never delayed, and food is good as well. Pleasant trip overall. Thank you for one of the best flight trip ever !! I will come back!

This is to confirm that our bags arrived safely. Thank you so much for the professionalism with which you have handled the issue. We know it was not easy but thumbs up to you and RwandAir. We are so grateful and really happy flying with you. Thank you once again, Nafy

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Sandra Uwera Chief Executive Officer, COMESA Business Council What is your favourite Destination? I love the Seychelles. This beautiful country is so rich in culture, colour and vibrancy. I have enjoyed the ambiance during the annual carnival (this is a must-see), appreciated food that’s bursting with flavour and listened to stories about the ‘coco de mer” trees. What can you not leave home without? My watch. It is an assurance that I can manage all my agendas in the next 12 hours. It is my way of maintaining a relationship with time. What is your top tip for fellow travellers? Always carry a pair of long socks, a shawl, comfortable earphones, a good book and a writing pad. A lot of time passes when you’re on a flight and it should be effectively used to relax and enjoy inflight movies, read, or even better – capture your brilliant ideas on paper. What do you like about RwandAir? I love the clean look that is part of its image. The inflight staff is warm, engaging and very professional. I take pride in listening to comments from my colleagues on how the government promotes young professionals – citing RwandAir as a prime example. The flights are also always on time! Keep this up! What is your dream destination? Italy. More specifically Manarola – a small town in northern Italy.

Amara Kamate Technical Counsellor, Ministry of Technical Studies and Professional Formation, Côte d’Ivoire What is your favourite Destination? My favourite destination is Europe. I appreciate the history of the many countries there and the remarkable architecture. What can you not leave home without? I always make sure I have my iPad with me so I can stay connected wherever I am – especially when I’m on the go. What is your top tip for fellow travellers? There are a few key things to have on hand at all times – your passport, plane ticket, frequent flyer card and your vaccination certificate. This will make your journey stress free. What do you like about RwandAir? I greatly appreciate the care and charm of RwandAir’s hostesses. They always serve you with a smile and make the flight a pleasant one. What is your dream destination? Hawaii – with its natural diversity, idyllic beaches and many activities for visitors, it’s a great place to visit.

Carmen Nibigira Regional Coordinator, East Africa Tourism Platform What is your favourite travel destination? I love visiting the Serengeti because of the outstanding beauty of the nature and wildlife there. What can you not leave home without? My purse, because it pretty much has all I need. What is your top tip for fellow travellers? “Go far, stay long, see deep.” What do you like about RwandAir? I like the service, price and connectivity in East Africa. When I travel within East Africa, RwandAir is my airline of choice. What is your dream destination? Alaska. It is a destination that is still undiscovered and pretty unique in the sense that it is the only place when you can find several different ecosystems in one location. It’s definitely on my bucket list!

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in previous years, the 54 member nations of the African Union (AU) will convene with the aim to boost development, eradicate poverty and bring Africa further into the global economy.

The summit is expected to attract more than 3,500 people including Heads of AU Member States, African Union Commissioners as well as participants from the different Organs of the AU. Another important gathering, the Summit of African First Ladies, will take place alongside the meeting. The African Union, whose existence is grounded in a shared belief that cohesion and close ties among member states are vital to economic, social and political progress, brings together Heads of Government from across the continent to look beyond physical borders and towards Africa’s potential. The union is further informed by the understanding that despite different languages, passports, currencies, laws and religions, the citizens of the continent are one people who deserve prosperity. In fact, it is this diversity that strengthens Africa. By promoting, unity, peace and encouraging democracy, good governance and fostering sustainable growth, the union hopes that once again, the sons and daughters of Africa will take their rightful place at the table of the global economy and gain the respect and dignity they deserve. The African Union was founded in 2002 and has its origins in the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was born out of the decolonisation struggles of the 1960s.

Focus on the Rights of Women

This year’s summit will pay special attention to human rights and especially women’s rights. With a shared understanding that a women’s welfare reflects the entire society’s welfare, the African Union summit will be held under the theme, “2016: African Year of Human Rights with Particular Focus on the Rights of Women”. The summit will also include the election of the next African Union Commission Chairperson to succeed Dr Dlamini Zuma, who has been at the helm for a four-year term that began in 2012. The elections to be held in July will be of the ten elected positions in the commission’s secretariat, which is entrusted with executive functions. It is composed of ten officials – a chairperson, a deputy chairperson and eight commissioners. The commissioners support the chairperson in running the body in aspects such as peace and security, political affairs, infrastructure and energy, trade and industry, social affairs, rural economy and agriculture, human resources, science and technology as well as economic affairs.

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coopération et d’unité pour une prospérité partagée sera mis à l’honneur en juillet, lorsque tous les chemins mèneront à Kigali pour le 27ème sommet de l’Union Africaine. Ce corps constitué de 54 nations membres invitera des milliers de délégués dont le but essentiel est de motiver le développement, éradiquer la pauvreté et conduire l’Afrique dans l’économie mondiale. L’Union Africaine est fondée sur une croyance commune : celle de la cohésion et des liens entre les états membres. Cet esprit est vital pour le progrès économique, social et politique. Il rapproche les gouvernements de tout le continent en vue d’aller au-delà des frontières physiques établies au cours de la colonisation. S’il est bien une graine semée par la colonisation, c’est celle du doute de soi et du complexe d’infériorité sur tout le continent. Ce concept d’unité est renforcé par l’aptitude à faire comprendre aux citoyens du continent qu’ils forment un seul peuple qui ne mérite que la prospérité, malgré la multitude de langues parlées, les différences de couleur de peaux, la couleur des passeports, le taux de change des devises, les lois en vigueur, les mœurs et religions pratiquées.

En prêchant l’unité, la paix et en encourageant la démocratie, la bonne gouvernance et en suscitant les opportunités d’une croissance durable, l’Union Africaine espère que de nouveau, les fils et filles d’Afrique pourront se relever de ce traumatisme et se battre pour leurs droits à être assis à la même table que le reste du monde. L’union africaine telle que conçue en 2002 peut remonter à ses origines jusqu’à l’Organisation de l’Unité Africaine (OUA) qui est née pendant les luttes pour la décolonisation au cours des années 1960.

Sujets à l’ordre du jour Le sommet de cette année attachera-entre autres sujetsune importance capitale aux droits de la personne humaine, particulièrement aux droits de la femme.

Régi par une acception commune qui dit que le bien-être de la femme reflète largement le bienêtre de toute la société, le sommet de l’Union Africaine se tiendra sous le thème 2016 : « Année Africaine des Droits de la Personne Humaine particulièrement focalisée sur les Droits de la Femme. » Selon les organisateurs, le sommet de Kigali a à l’ordre du

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Economic Independence

In previous years, the African Union has exhibited efficiency in addressing a number of issues that are crucial in the social and economic transformation of the continent. Among the concerns given priority is the economic independence of the continent. The African Union oversees the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), an anti-poverty blueprint. NEPAD seeks better deals with developed nations by promoting good political and economic practices in return for more investment. This will be a key topic of conversation at the July meeting.

Good Governance for Prosperity

While Africa is often described as ‘the rising continent’, ‘the next big thing’, or ‘the land of opportunities’, for its people to reach their full potential, the union must continue efforts to promote good governance and stability – the foundation of prosperity. This year’s summit in Kigali will be an important opportunity to refocus on this objective. Aisha Hamisi, a political scientist who specialises in governance, says that the union has developed a voluntary “peer review” scheme, where members ensure that governments adhere to democratic principles and sound economic practice.

Peace and Stability

Hamisi explains that the body has further promoted stability for prosperity by monitoring and making interventions where there have been instances of member countries needing additional support. “The body has been known to suspend member states over undemocratic and disruptive acts such as coups d’etat and re-admitting them on return to constitutional and progressive ways,” she says. With lack of peace and security being one of the contributing reasons for the poor performance of a number of African countries, the African Union has also over the years put significant effort to restore calm in multiple areas across the continent. With a belief that conflicts must be settled before prosperity can be achieved, a Peace and Security Council was set up in 2004 with the power to intervene in conflicts under a principle of non-indifference. This council has the powers to deploy peacekeepers in situations that are considered to be crimes against humanity as well as to authorise peacekeeping missions. Somali is one country where the African Union has peacekeeping troops on the ground.

Dignity & Self-Reliance

Beyond this year’s summit and ongoing initiatives, the African Union has ambitious plans that will strengthen the much sought independence and stability. The far-reaching plans include setting up a Human Rights Court, a Central Bank and monetary fund – possibly alongside an African Economic Community with a common currency. Whatever the objectives set and paths taken, nothing is too big for the spirit of Africa and the souls that call it home. No dream is too distant for a continent that is well aware that its success, progress and prosperity is dependent on non other than its own people. On behalf of all Rwandans, we welcome you to Kigali for the 27th African Union Summit and hope you enjoy your stay. Viva Africa!

jour l’élection d’un nouveau Président de la Commission de l’Union Africaine qui succèdera à Dlamini Zuma qui a été aux commandes pour un mandat de quatre ans depuis 2012. Les élections qui se tiendront en juillet concerneront les 10 postes à pourvoir au sein du Secrétariat de la Commission qui est investie de fonctions de prise de décisions : la Présidence, la Vice-présidence et les huit places de Commissaires. Les commissaires assistent le président dans la conduite de l’entité dans toutes les affaires telles que la paix, la sécurité, la politique, l’économie rurale et l’agriculture, les ressources humaines, la science et la technologie ainsi que l’économie. Au cours des années antérieures, l’Union Africaine a fait preuve d’efficacité en résolvant un certain nombre de problèmes cruciaux relatifs à la transformation sociale et économique du continent.

Hamisi explique que l’institution a avancé encore plus dans la promotion de la stabilité en vue de la prospérité, en contrôlant et en intervenant en cas de conduite inappropriée des pays membres. « L’institution est connue pour avoir suspendu des états membres pour des tendances contraires à la démocratie et déstabilisatrices telles que des coups d’état et pour ne les avoir réadmises qu’après leur reprise de manières constitutionnelles et progressistes » dit-elle. L’absence de paix et de sécurité étant l’une des raisons qui contribuent aux mauvaises performances de certains pays africains, l’Union Africaine a également au cours de ces dernières années déployés des efforts significatifs pour restaurer le calme dans de multiples zones à travers le continent. La conviction que les conflits doivent être résolus avant que la chance d’atteindre la prospérité n’existe a poussé l’Union Africaine à établir un Conseil de Paix et de Sécurité en 2004 qui a les pouvoirs d’intervention dans les conflits sur base du principe de non indifférence. Le Conseil a les pouvoirs de déploiement des forces militaires en situations jugées comme ‘‘crimes contre l’humanité ’’ ainsi que d’autorisation de missions de maintien de la paix. La liste des régions dans lesquelles les troupes de maintien de la paix sont intervenues sur terrain inclut la Somalie.

Parmi les priorités établies par l’Union Africaine au cours de ces dernières années, il y a l’indépendance économique du continent. L’Union Africaine supervise le Nouveau Partenariat pour le Développement de l’Afrique, plan contre la pauvreté qui table sur de meilleures affaires avec l’occident grâce à la promotion de bonnes pratiques politiques et économiques comme contrepartie pour plus d’investissements. Les qualificatifs de l’Afrique étant souvent : ‘’continent en développement’’, ‘’la réalisation en vue la plus importante’’, ou ‘’pleine d’opportunités’’, les scientistes politiques rapportent que l’Union a fait des efforts pour promouvoir la bonne gouvernance et la stabilité qui sont le fondement de la prospérité. Aisha Hamisi, une scientiste politique de formation, spécialiste en gouvernance estime que parmi les efforts déployés par l’Union, on peut compter le plan d’ « évaluation par les pairs », grâce auquel les membres s’assurent que les gouvernements adhèrent aux principes démocratiques et aux pratiques économiques judicieuses.

Au delà du sommet de cette année-ci et des initiatives actuelles, l’Union Africaine a des plans ambitieux dont la réalisation et la mise en œuvre renforcera et stabilisera encore plus l’indépendance et la stabilité tant désirées. Les plans à long terme incluent l’établissement d’une Court pour les Droits de la Personne Humaine, une Banque Centrale et Fonds Monétaire, probablement une Communauté Economique Africaine dotée d’une monnaie commune. Quelque soient les objectifs établis, les orientations prises, rien n’est suffisamment grand pour l’esprit de l’Afrique et les coeurs qui le portent. Aucun rêve n’est inaccessible pour un continent qui est bien conscient que son succès, son progrès et sa prospérité ne dépendent d’aucun autre mais de lui seul. Le Rwanda, pays hôte, est l’un des exemples les plus criants de cet esprit d’unité, de développement et de prospérité. A seulement 22 ans après une période noire, celle du Génocide perpétré contre les Tutsis, il est capable d’accueillir un aussi grand événement.

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Prepare for an incomparable dining experience at The Larder Restaurant, an all-day venue that blends local cuisine with a flair of global fusion. The Filini restaurant is passionately Italian, providing a unique mix of sophistication and casual design that is as fresh as a “Mercato” with a walk through seasonal deli show kitchen. Our Auditorium Club offers exclusivity and luxury aspiration for VIP convention dining, while the Business Class Lounge and Piazza Bar is the perfect scene for private functions for the discerning business class traveler. Superbly positioned overlooking the swimming pool the Lounge Bar is local, relaxed and informal, offering the city’s widest array of drinks with selected international wines paired with succulent nibbles and snacks.

CONVENTION AND MEETING ROOMS

The multifunctional meeting space and Convention Centre caters for over 5,000 delegates and can be flexible to smaller events as boardroom meetings. Our facilities host the latest in technology and a complete range of support services and business center

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experience. Drawing inspiration from the spirit of Africa, all 292 rooms and suites are designed to offer the best in comfort and efficiency.

arrangement, 650 complimentary parking for guests, and currency exchange among other personalized services.

AMAZING AMENITIES

YOUR WELLBEING

In-house amenities incorporate LCD flat screens that are fitted in every room, free internet and WiFi hotspots in every area of the hotel that guarantee 24 hr access to high speed internet access. Every room comes equipped with personal mini bar, in-house safe deposit box, coffee and tea making facilities, hair dryer and iron facilities. An exceptional detail of the ensuite rooms is the bathrooms that feature 2 hand basins and trendy rain showers. Other amenities offered at the hotel comprise of laundry services, multi-lingual concierge services, pick and drop services to and from the airport/around the city, gift shop within the facility, baby sitting services with prior

For relaxing experience away from the hustle and bustle of the fast enlarging city, Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali offers a worldclass Spa by Amani including various treatment rooms, rain mist shower, steam bath, sauna, relaxation lounge and multi-purpose gym. Let us help you melt your cares away.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Safety and security is of paramount importance to us and Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali is one of the most secure Hotel in the region. Additionally the complex has a fully independent backup power system in case of disruption at the main national power grid.

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YELLOW FEVER PREVENTIVE MEASURES Following instructions of the Rwanda Ministry of Health on the occurrence of the Yellow Fever; RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda wishes to inform all passengers and the public at large that a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is now required before entering the country. While Rwanda isn’t among the Yellow Fever endemic countries1, the Ministry of Health has set precautionary measures for all travelers going to and out of Rwanda.

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Measures taken are as follow:

Yellow Fever endemic countries1 :

1. Travelers (Residents or Non-Residents) coming to Rwanda from Yellow Fever nonendemic countries will not require a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. 2. Travelers (Residents or Non-Residents) coming to Rwanda from Yellow Fever endemic countries and countries with active Yellow Fever transmission outbreak2 must present a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate, or will be vaccinated upon arrival at USD40.

Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia Plurinational, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, GuineaBissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela

3. All residents or Non-Residents travelling to Yellow Fever endemic countries1 should be vaccinated 10 days before travelling.

Active yellow fever transmission outbreak country2:

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website at www.moh.gov.rw

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FIRST RWANDAN ENGINEER CERTIFIED ON BOMBARDIER CRJ-900NEXTGEN

The line maintenance department which counts 31 engineers in total has 6 Rwandan certified engineers on Boeing 737 and will see two more Rwandan engineers getting the Bombardier CRJ900 certification by May this year. Eng. Jimmy is now in position to sign off and release the aircraft under SAMCO (the sub-contracted Aircraft Maintenance Organization - AMO) Quality Assurance system. In a bid to cost cut and build our own capacity across the board, RwandAir is also working towards obtaining its own AMO certification on Bombardier CRJ by July this year; another ground breaking milestone. “ I take this opportunity again to congratulate Jimmy for the great achievement on becoming our first Rwandan certified Engineer on Bombardier CRJ 900NextGen and I encourage more Rwandan Engineers to follow his path” said Gerard Mutabazi, the Maintenance Manager on behalf of RwandAir Management. The airline currently operates two Bombardier CRJ-900NextGen registered under 9XR-WH & WI, which were delivered brand new from Bombardier in 2012. The two dual class jets serve our Eastern and Central African routes.

About CRJ series The CRJ Series introduced new technologies, new thinking and new performance standards to regional aviation, and is the world’s most successful family of regional jets. The aircraft has revolutionized aviation with its proven efficiency, reliability, and profitability. With a common engine unique in its segment, advanced avionics in the flight deck, lighter weight, and advanced aerodynamics, every jet in the CRJ Series is designed to deliver significantly improved cost efficiency, excellent airfield performance and en-route fuel consumption.

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A sneak peek into our brand new A330s RwandAir is the first East African carrier to acquire this type of aircraft. The two brand new A330s with unmatched comfort will be equipped with full flat beds in business class, inflight connectivity and inflight entertainment across the entire cabin. A330-200 named Ubumwe will be delivered in September 2016 A330-300 named Umurage will be delivered in December 2016

Cabin configuration A330-200 : 20 Business class, 21 Premium economy class and 203 Economy class A330-300 : 30 Business class, 21 Premium economy class and 223 Economy class.

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You come to Rwanda?

But We Already Know You! I respect a lot President Kagame, I admire him for what he does for the Rwandan people, I hope to do the same for Guinea – President Alpha Conde, during President Paul Kagame’s recent visit to Guinea. By Thierry K. Gatete

as i heard president conde, I couldn’t help but reminisce on the speech of his distant predecessor Ahmed Sékou Touré, as he offered sanctuary to Kwame Nkrumah: ‘I should resign and let President Nkrumah become the president…’

I thought to my self, that Pan African spirit is back! The one preconized by the illustrious Cheikh Anta Diop, of looking at ourselves and each other as the cradle of mankind andthe origin of civilization: I wasn’t there then, but it must have felt like this. For a while the spirit seemed to fade. When the youth of our continent lost faith, at times blaming colonialists, at times blaming our despotic leaders, holding the western model in their face and telling them: look, you aren’t living up to this! Resigning into the general misery at the bottom and mastering the art of victimization. That time of despair is coming to an end at last, and giving way to an epoch where we recognize the power from within. When we celebrate our fore father’s wisdom, where we uphold our ‘Ubuntu’. I can feel the revival, when the success of one, is no longer seen as an indictment of the other’s failure, but a beacon of hope. To quote writer Marianne Williamson, ‘And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically

liberates others’, to shine too, and I might add; in thousands of lights… Today we can borrow a leaf from each other and together rise again, for she adds, ‘It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.’ Which is why we remember. We remember Amilcar Cabral who fought the Portuguese to his last breath, and Patrice Emery Lumumba who dreamed of a free and prosperous Congo. Many of us still find strength in that memorable speech of defiance that he gave before the King of Belgians upon his country’s Independence. You are coming to Rwanda because you are descendants of Chris Hani, Tom Boyaand of Prince Louis Rwagasore; upright men whose deeds preceded you. When we great you, that is who we’ll see in you. As comrade Mugabe briefly recalled in his edifying speech, while he passed on the African Union’s mantle to president Debby recently: ‘we used to be one. One’s independence was not complete until all’s independence was.’ That day he recalled Ben Bella and many of his fallen comrades, brought up in the cadreship of the Pan-African movement. We salute the memory of Gamal Abdel Nasser, a strong African who stood up firm against the two mighty blocks of the East and the West.

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a surprise, for the opposite is abnormal. When you land, look around; you will see that you are among your own. If you listen carefully, you might grasp some of the words in our mother tongue. Do not feel homesick, for your culture is the same as ours. And if you hear your neighbor’s story, you will be moved by the similarity to yours. Africa must be one; borderless and integrated. After all, boundaries are only in our heads. They were not a choice but imposed, and for that we recall comrade NkwamehKrumahwho advocated for African Unity andSékouTouré who offered support and sanctuary to freedom fighters. We pay tribute to Haile Selassie Ai, the father of the African Union. Let’s remember the great Cheikh Anta Diop, FanzFannon, and comrades from the Caribbean, namely Aimé Césaire and Léon Gontrand Damas. Men of discipline and purpose, who worked tirelessly to infuse philosophy and scholarship into our struggle. They theorized our cause and established undisputed evidence to the strength of our character. To quote young African singer K’naan: ‘even freedom fighters long for stories of love’, so this tribute would be incomplete, if it didn’t mention Miriam Makeba, Kuyaté Sory and Hugh Masekela, they made the hardships bearable, their voices knew how to mend our broken hearts and ease our pain. Their music is timeless, which is why we still vibrate at Joseph Kabasele (Le Grand Kallé)’s Independence Cha cha… These heroes made it so that the Spanish conquistadors, the Portuguese ‘explorers’ or the Belgian white priests, would not steal our humanness; our ‘Ubuntu’. None of them could win the Nobel or Ibrahim prizes, they were vanguard iconoclasts, whose lives were dedicated to fighting the empire. It is not from it they expected gratification, but from their own people: us!

We salute Comrades Kenneth Kaunda, Julius Nyerere and Yoweri Museveni for offering their lands as the spring boards of liberation movements. We thank Comrades Samora Macher and Edouardo Mondlane, whose Partido de la Vanguarda Socialista (Frelimo) supported the people of Zimbabwe and South Africa in fighting apartheid. We salute Comrades Oliver Thambo, Walter Sizulu and Steve Biko who never compromised on the total freedom of their people from the yoke of the oppressor.

Welcome to Rwanda. Here we are the children of Mutara Rudahigwa, a freedom fighter, an independence hero, who always sought tounify his people until that power was taken from him. We believe Rwanda isn’t the borders of this small land, but a concept of openness and hospitality.

It is important to learn about these illustrious Africans. They and not the colonial masters should be our models. Theirs and not the history of the colonialist should our children learn in school. We remember Meles Zenawi the fighter and the unifier of Ethiopia, he died so early like his friend John Garang, who never saw an independent and prosperous South Sudan… Who should I recall, who should I not? My list is not complete, for I couldn’t exhaust the hundred of heroes, to whom this land of our ancestors gave birth; then again the story isn’t over yet, it is just getting started.

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As we enter into the Agenda 2063, it is essential that we inspire ourselves with our force from within. Upon independence most of us had what it took to thrive. The effervescence was real, so was the awareness and the heroism. It is real again today, not only can I feel it; I can see and experience it too. You have not been asked to apply for a visa coming to Rwanda. This should not come as

I kept the best for last: This piece is dedicated to comrade Thomas Sankara. Everything you will see here is mistakenly similar to Sankara’s vision, which he was sadly unable to achieve. From gender emancipation, public probity and self-reliance - manifested in the welfare state, to dignity or Agaciro in Kinyarwada, but also to standing up to yesteryear masters;. ‘Africa must be defined by its best, not its worst so that those who grow up, know who to emulate’. You be warned! Next time you start your sentence by ‘we Africans…’you better remember that it is Rwanda, an African country that realized the highest human development of this generation, just followed by China. Brothers and sisters, Ikaze mu Rwanda.

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Ces Grands Noms Qui Font De Nous Une Afrique ‘‘Je respecte beaucoup le président Kagame, je l’admire pour ce qu’il fait pour le peuple Rwandais, j’espère pouvoir ainsi servir la Guinée.’’ Président Alpha Condé (au cours de la récente visite du Président Paul Kagame en Guinée). Par Thierry K. Gatete pendant que j’écoutais le président Condé, je n’ai pas pu m’empêcher de repenser au discours de son lointain prédécesseur Ahmed Sékou Touré rendant hommage à Nkwame Nkrumah : ‘‘Je devrais démissionner et laisser le Président Nkrumah devenir le président…’’

Je me suis dis que l’esprit Pan Africain était de retour! Celui préconisé par l’illustre Cheikh Anta Diop, celui de nous considérer tous et mutuellement comme le berceau de l’humanité et l’origine de la civilisation : je n’étais pas présent à l’époque, mais j’imagine que le climat devait être celui-là. Pendant un temps, l’esprit a semblé se dissoudre. Lorsque la jeunesse du continent a perdu espoir, aujourd’hui accusant les colonialistes, demain les dirigeants despotes, brandissant devant eux le modèle occidental en leur disant : voyez-vous, vous n’êtes pas entrain de nous maintenir à leur niveau! Se résignant à la misère générale à la base et devenant maître dans l’art de la victimisation. Le temps du désespoir est finalement entrain de céder le pas à une époque où nous reconnaissons pouvoir par nous-mêmes. Lorsque nous célébrons la sagesse de nôtre aïeul, lorsque nous tenons en flambeau notre ‘‘Ubuntu’’. Je peux sentir le renouveau, lorsque le succès de l’un d’entre nous n’est plus considéré comme une accusation d’échec de l’autre, mais comme une source d’espoir. Pour citer l’écrivain Marianne Williamson, ‘‘(…) et pendant que nous faisons briller notre propre phare, nous autorisons d’autres peuples à faire de même. Pendant que nous sommes libérés de notre frayeur, notre présence libère automatiquement les autres’’. J’ajouterai: ‘‘ et leur permet de briller aussi de mille feux’’. Aujourd’hui, nous pouvons nous soutenir les uns les autres et ensemble nous lever de nouveau, car elle ajoute, ‘‘ce n’est juste l’apanage de certains d’entre nous ; mais celui d’un chacun’’. C’est la raison pour laquelle nous commémorons.

Nous nous souvenons d’Hamilcar Cabral qui a combattu les Portugais jusqu’à son dernier souffle, et de Patrice Emery Lumumba qui a fait le rêve d’un Congo libre et prospère. Beaucoup d’entre nous trouvons encore la force dans ce discours mémorable de défi qu’il a prononcé devant le Roi des Belges au sujet de l’indépendance de son pays. Vous venez au Rwanda car, vous êtes les descendants de Chris Hani, Tom Boya et du Prince Louis Rwagasore ; des hommes droits dont les actes vous ont précédé. Lorsque nous vous saluons, c’est eux que nous voyons en vous. Comme l’a brièvement rappelé le Camarade Mugabe dans son discours édifiant, lorsque récemment il a remis le manteau de Président de l’Union Africaine à Debby : ‘‘nous étions unis. L’indépendance de l’un n’était pas complète avant que l’indépendance de tous ne soit.’’ Ce jour, il a rappelé Ben Bella et beaucoup de ses camarades éduqués comme cadres du mouvement Pan Africain qui sont tombés. Nous saluons la mémoire de Gamal Abdel Nasser, un africain de principes qui s’est levé fermement contre les deux puissants blocs de l’Est et de l’Ouest. Nous saluons les camarades Kenneth Kaunda, Julius Nyerere et Yoweri Museveni pour avoir offert leurs territoires comme tremplins pour les mouvements de libération. Nous remercions les camarades Samora Machel et Edouardo Mondlane, dont le Partido de la Vanguarda Socialista (Frelimo) a aidé le peuple du Zimbabwe et d’Afrique du Sud dans la lutte contre l’apartheid. Nous saluons les camarades Oliver Thambo, Walter Sizulu et Steve Biko qui jamais n’ont accepté de compromis au sujet de la liberté totale de leur peuple du joug de leur oppresseur. Il importe d’être informé au sujet de ces illustres Africains. Eux et non les maîtres coloniaux devraient nous servir de modèles. La leur et non l’histoire du colonisateur est celle que nos enfants devraient apprendre à l’école.

aujourd’hui, nous pouvons nous soutenir les uns les autres et ensemble nous lever de nouveau, car elle ajoute, ‘‘ce n’est juste l’apanage de certains d’entre nous ; mais celui d’un chacun’’.

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Tendez l’oreille lorsque votre voisin raconte son histoire, vous serez touché par la similarité d’avec la vôtre. L’Afrique doit être une, sans frontières et intégrée. Après tout, les frontières ne sont que dans nos têtes. Nous rendons hommage à Haile Selassie, le père de l’Union Africaine. Souvenons-nous du Grand Cheikh Anta Diop , de Franz Fannon, et des camarades des Iles Caraïbes : Aimé Césaire et Léon Gontran Damas. Hommes disciplinés et visionnaires qui ont œuvré sans répit à infuser la philosophie et l’érudition dans notre lutte. Ils ont traduit notre cause en théorie et ont établi des preuves irréfutables de notre droit de vivre librement, à l’instar des colons. Nous citons le jeune chanteur africain K’naan : ‘‘même les combattants pour la liberté se languissent des histoires d’amour’’. Cet hommage serait donc incomplet, s’il ne mentionnait pas Myriam Makeba, Kuyaté Sory, et Hugh Masekalaand. Ils ont rendu les souffrances plus supportables, leurs voix savaient comment réparer nos cœurs brisés et alléger nos peines. Leurs musiques traversent les générations, c’est pour cette raison que nous vibrons encore au rythme de Indépendance Cha Cha de Joseph Kabasele (le Grand Kallé). Ces héros ont amené les conquistadors espagnols, les explorateurs portugais ou les pères blancs belges à ne pas nous voler notre humanité ; notre Ubuntu.

john garang, qui jamais n’a connu un sud soudan indépendant et prospère

Nous pensons à Meles Zenawi, le combattant et Unificateur de l’Ethiopie, il est mort si prématurément comme son ami John Garang, qui jamais n’a connu un Sud Soudan indépendant et prospère. La sagesse rwandaise nous enseigne que les plus vaillants de tous doivent mourir de la main de l’ennemi pour que leur sang rachète la victoire du Rwanda ; nous rendons hommage à Fred Gisa Rwigema, le plus vaillant de tous, grâce à qui le vœu de rentrer au pays est devenu une réalité. De qui dois-je ou ne dois-je pas me souvenir ? Ma liste n’est pas complète. Je n’ai pas pu dresser une liste exhaustive de la centaine de héros auxquels la terre de nos ancêtres a donné naissance. Alors une fois de plus, l’histoire n’est pas terminée, elle ne fait que commencer. Au moment des indépendances, la plupart d’entre nous disposaient du nécessaire pour prospérer. L’effervescence était réelle, de même que la conscience et l’héroïsme. Aujourd’hui, tout peut de nouveau repartir. Non seulement je le sens, je peux le voir et le vivre. Vous n’avez pas dû demander un visa pour venir au Rwanda. Ce fait ne doit pas vous surprendre ; car le contraire serait une anomalie. Lorsque vous atterrissez, regarder autour de vous, vous constaterez que vous vous trouvez parmi les vôtres. En écoutant attentivement, vous comprendrez quelques-uns des mots de notre langue maternelle. Ne vous sentez pas dépaysé. Votre culture ressemble à la nôtre.

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Aucun d’entre eux n’a pu gagner les Prix Nobel ou Ibrahim, ils constituaient l’avant-garde d’iconoclastes dont les vies étaient dédiées à la lutte contre l’empire. Ce n’est pas de lui qu’ils attendaient la gratification, mais de leurs propre peuples : nous! Soyez les bienvenus au Rwanda. Nous somme les enfants de Mutara Rudahigwa, un combattant pour la liberté, un héro de l’indépendance, qui a toujours cherché à unifier son peuple jusqu’à ce que le pouvoir lui soit retiré. Nous croyons que le Rwanda va au delà des frontières de cette terre minuscule, qu’il est bien plus grand: un concept d’ouverture et d’hospitalité. J’ai réservé le meilleur pour la fin : une dédicace au Camarade Thomas Sankara. Sa vision n’a hélas pas encore pu se traduire en art de vivre. De l’émancipation de la femme, en passant par l’intégrité publique et l’autosatisafaction manifestés par l’état de bien-être, jusqu’à la dignité ou Agaciro en Kinyarwanda. L’Afrique doit être définie par ce qu’il a de meilleur, non par l’inverse, de sorte que ceux qui y grandissent sachent de qui émuler. La prochaine fois que vous commencerez votre phrase par « Nous, les Africains ... « rappelez-vous que c’est le Rwanda, un pays africain, qui réalisa le plus grand développement humain de cette génération, suivie par la Chine. Nous, Africains, devrions tous être fiers à juste titre . Frères et sœurs, Ikaze mu Rwanda !Bienvenue au Rwanda.

DFASS Group, the world’s largest global in-flight duty free specialty retailer is expanding its African operations under a new relationship with RwandAir, the flag carrier of the Republic of Rwanda. RwandAir is growing rapidly with the addition of new aircraft and destinations. To augment this growth and expand their customer offerings, RwandAir is launching a new onboard duty free retail program. DFASS Group will use its vast network of prestigious brands and product resources to uniquely merchandise the RwandAir onboard retail program to appeal to the needs and desires of the RwandAir passengers. DFASS has a proven history of working with its airline partners to develop a strong foundation necessary to implement, build and grow a world class retail business.

DFASS will provide its state of the art technology both Point of Sale Software (POS) as well as its back office solutions that will benefit RwandAir, its passengers and flight attendants. In establishing their new inflight duty free service, DFASS was chosen due to its leadership in the industry, including its innovative and creative sales & marketing plans coupled with access to prestige products, as well as its global operational infrastructure. “DFASS Group has the unique ability to deliver proper portfolio of products that appeal to RwandAir’s passengers along with its consumer marketing programs coupled with its powerful state of the art technology that are strong elements to create a powerful in-flight duty free program for RwandAir”, said John Mirenge, CEO of RwandAir.

“RwandAir is an important partner for DFASS Group and we believe that there are tremendous growth opportunities in the African region”, said Benny Klepach, CEO of the DFASS Group. “RwandAir is excited to commence its new duty free program to better serve their customers. An active partnership is integral to the success of any inflight program.” “We are proud to have been selected by RwandAir,” says Saul Hyatt, President and COO – America’s –EMEA. “RwandAir is growing rapidly. We are planning for today as well as for the future of the program to support all of RwandAir’s exciting strategic plans. We are all very thrilled about the opportunity.”

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BLUES Le Blues avec du blues

Un état d’âme sombre a toujours été un terreau fertile pour l’imaginaire des artistes et beaucoup d’entre eux ont ‘‘accouché’’ de leurs plus grands chefs d’œuvres au plus mal de leur être. La terrible déportation des africains du sud du Sahara vers les Amériques a été une telle plaie qu’elle est à l’origine d’un style de musique, le Blues, né des gémissements des esclaves. Leur tristesse et leur souffrance sans pareils se sont notamment exprimés au travers d’une expression musicale porteuse d’une peine indicible. Arnaud Nkusi

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leur chant mélancolique fredonné déjà dans les cales des bateaux sont allés jusqu’au sud des Etats-Unis vers la fin du XIX ème siècle, donner naissance à un style musical qui allait faire du chemin. Les premiers sons ne sont en fait que des onomatopées qui rythment avec le fouet du colon dans le dos, le dur labeur des esclaves. Des mélodies s’en suivent, faites le plus souvent du duo de notes d’abord de la gamme do majeur, puis d’un second avec la mi et la si, quasi bémols, qui apportent au Blues naissant une mélancolie crève-cœur. Selon le Larousse, le blues se caractérise par l’usage d’un mode mélodique variable et, pour le type courant, par une coupe ternaire A. A. B. Les deux périodes A, de quatre mesures chacune, sont mélodiquement identiques, mais une variante harmonique intervient au début de la seconde, l’accord de sous-dominante remplaçant l’accord de tonique, tandis que la dominante colore la période B, conclusive. Les paroles s’organisent en strophes successives (une strophe = un chorus, généralement de douze mesures), chacune d’elles épousant le même schéma A. A. B., en deux vers dont le premier (A) est répété. Après chaque vers, qui occupe approximativement deux mesures, la fin de la période de quatre mesures donne lieu à une réponse instrumentale.

Un cri venu du fond de l’âme noire traduit le ressenti de ce peuple déraciné et qui vit un quotidien empreint d’une cruauté vécue au quotidien. Il faudra attendre le début du XXème siècle pour que guitare et harmonica accompagnent ce chant et que ces nouveaux sons donnent lieu à un véritable style musical.

Charlie Patton, Muddy Waters, B.B. King et John Lee Hooker-pour ne citer que ceux-là sont des figures emblématiques du Blues à la suite desquels de nombreux autres artistes ont emboité le pas et dont d’autres ont vanté les éloges, avec parfois des mariages et des hommages musicaux des plus inattendus. La reprise de Fa fa fa fa d’Othis Reding par le Congolais Papa Wemba, le titre Cent ans du Français Francis Cabrel avec le Rwando-Congolais Lokua Kanza et l’interprétation jamais enregistrée du titre Nkumbure interprété en Kinyarwanda par Cécile Kayirebwa.

C’est seulement au début de la vingtième année du vingtième siècle que les toutes premières prises de sons en studio vont avoir lieu. Mais avant cela, la remontée vers le nord des Etats-Unis des premiers migrants a fait voyager la musique vers Chicago. La propagation de cette musique se fera grâce à l’éclosion d’un moyen de communication qui voit le jour et qui révolutionnera le mode de transmission de l’information: la radio ! Il faudra cependant attendre la fin de la deuxième guerre mondiale pour que ce courant musical qui s’est peu à peu enraciné, donne vie à de nouveaux courants musicaux dont le rock’roll et la Pop. Toujours porteur d’un message sombre, le Blues gardera toujours sa couleur d’origine sans s’accommoder de quelque polissure que ce soit, à l’instar notamment du Jazz.

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Quant à l’œuvre du percussionniste, auteurcompositeur et interprète Ben Ngabo Kipeti, contenu sur son unique compact disc (à ce jour), elle est captivante de sonorités blues, à se demander si dans les veines des pères du blues, ne coulait pas un peu du sang du pays des mille collines ou vice versa. Idem pour le chant de Florida Uwera et (plus loin en arrière) de Rujindiri, le plus ancien des musiciens du Rwanda connu du ‘‘grand public’’. Une chose est sûre : une musique forte en engendre une autre par un prêt et/ou un échange de sonorités. En tous cas, pour faire du Blues, il faut avoir plus que ce vague à l’âme qu’il nous a coûté pour vous parler de blues.

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Africa’s rich history has been documented in a multitude of amazing museums across the continent, making it hard to choose which ones offer the most rewarding experiences. We did the hard work for you and picked some of the very best for you to visit. By Armel Nkunzimana of artefacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance and make them available for public viewing through exhibits. Exploring these incredible galleries of history is like taking a journey through the ages and eras. Museums are living encyclopaedias that you simply walk into, and information rushes to you without much effort at all.

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Let us journey back into Africa’s mighty heritage. Allow me to quote Maya Angelou who once said, “…no man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place”. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff or simply a curious traveller in Africa, these establishments are highly recommended. Visit them to learn about the deep and varied history of various countries on the continent.

Nairobi National Museum, Kenya

Here you can find one of the best rock art displays as well as excellent prehistoric exhibits. The museum is located in Kenya’s capital and explores the culture, nature, history, and contemporary art of the country. It offers a onestop-shop for visitors to sample the country’s rich heritage, and takes them back to the British colonial era. For the adventurer, the museum has one of the most furnished collections of fossils and tools dating back 2.5 million years, items that earned Kenya the nickname ‘cradle of mankind’.

Village Museum Tanzania

This open-air museum consists of an array of mostly mud and thatched huts that depict traditional dwellings of various tribes. It offers an authentic collection of constructed houses that illustrate traditional life across Tanzania. Each house is equipped with typical items and surrounded by small plots of crops, while ‘villagers’ demonstrate traditional skills such as weaving, pottery and carving. Visiting the village

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museum is like meeting all of Tanzania’s ethnic groups in one place.

National Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda

Located in Huye in Rwanda’s Southern Province, the National Ethnographic Museum is an interesting and enlightening place to learn more about the country’s traditional culture and history. The museum gathers a range of objects and information on ancient currency, lifestyle, clothes, musical instruments, tools, belief systems and housing. It features a replica of a traditional home made from wood and straw. The museum is equipped with a large 3D map of Rwanda allowing visitors to discover the topography of the main sightseeing attractions including Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park and the country’s major urban centres. Be sure to explore the beautiful gardens and meet those demonstrating traditional pottery making and basket weaving.

Musée National du Congo, Republic of the Congo

Founded in 1965, the Musée National du Congo also acts as the Mausoleum of Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, a famous Italian explorer who helped in the establishment of French colonies in the region and to whom the city was named after. The museum has a small but interesting collection of masks and tribal artefacts.

National Museum of Ethiopia

Located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, this museum is home to “Lucy” – the earliest known hominid. The museum also features the most impressive display of Ethiopia’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. The collection is ranked among the most important in sub-Saharan Africa with exhibitions of incredible extinct creatures like the massive sabre-toothed feline Homotherium and the gargantuan savannah pig Notochoerus.

National Museum of Mali

This magnificent establishment is located in Bamako, the capital of Mali. The museum is mainly a collection of archaeological and anthropological items that include antiques such as an extensive range of dogon masks, Malian bogolan fabric, traditional musical instruments, ritual objects and pottery. Apart from the indoor collections, you can also appreciate different types of Malian structures replicated on a smaller scale in the gardens.

National War Museum, Nigeria

Nigeria has some of the best thematic museums on the continent and the National War Museum in Umuahia, Abia State, is no exception. The museum is unique and qualifies as the premier destination for those interested in military history and Nigeria’s armed forces in particular. The museum has several themed galleries like the Armed Forces gallery, the civil war gallery or the traditional warfare gallery. There you will find information about Ojukwu Bunker, Nigerian civil war weapons, Aba Women Riot and Enugu Coal Miner Riots, and other relics such as local bombs also known as Ogbungwe. The museum is a strong reminder of the evils of war and you will discover the impact of war and conflict on Nigeria’s history.

Musée de la Civilisation, Côte d’Ivoire

This museum is an important stop for all visitors passing through the Ivorian capital city. The museum was built during the French colonial era to promote all aspects of culture in Côte d’Ivoire. Its collections encompass the art and material culture of the country such as masks, statues, furniture, musical instruments, utensils, textiles, archaeological objects and other works. It features a variety of exhibits, including those with an ethnological, sociological, artistic, and scientific focus.

Blue Penny Museum, Mauritius

This museum is dedicated to the world-famous Mauritian one-penny and two-penny stamps of 1847. Although most people wouldn’t normally think a museum about the world’s most valuable stamp would be worth a visit, the Blue Penny offers much more than its name might suggest. The exhibits range from the history of the island’s exploration to the settlement and colonial period, and even detours into local legends.

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Angola Museum, Luanda

The Angola Museum in Luanda contains the historical archives of the country, and is a must-visit for those interested in the making of the modern nation. Luanda is also home to several other museums, each with a specific designation, including the Coffee Museum (a key crop of the country), the Museum of Geology, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of Archaeology, the Central Museum of the Armed Forces, and the National Museum of Anthropology.

Iziko South African Museum

Located in the picturesque city of Cape Town, the Iziko South African Museum is one of the country’s national museums. The museum was established in 1825 and houses more than one and a half million specimens of scientific importance. The collections range from fossils of almost 700 million years old to insects and fish caught just last week. There are also stone tools dated to more than 120,000 years, traditional clothes from the last century, and more

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contemporary items such as t-shirts. In short, it’s a must see on your museum bucket list.

House of Slaves: Gorée Island, Senegal

Goree Island is an exceptional testimony of one of the greatest tragedies in the history of mankind: the slave trade. The various buildings of this “memory island” – fortresses, buildings, streets and squares – all tell the history of Goree. The House of Slaves is a museum and memorial dedicated to the Atlantic slave trade. The 18th Century home is located on Gorée Island. Back in 1776, it served as a major trading port for slaves captured from Africa. It is thought that up to 15 million people filed through the “Door of No Return” and were shipped off as slaves.

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The steady rise of Intra-African trade Africa’s economic success depends on the ability of the continent’s nations to trade with one another. After years of stagnation, things are looking up for intra-African commerce and the results speak for themselves. By Collins Mwai

foot on African shores, the continent and its inhabitants knew no national borders. They hunted, gathered, explored, built and when they needed to, they would exchange goods among themselves; barter trade. The continent’s residents produced what each could and bartered what they lacked. This was interrupted during colonial times where the economies of most African countries were repurposed to supply cheap raw materials to firms based in the colonial powers. This saw extraction and production systems with no specialisation or value addition. It also meant that there was almost no trade of these goods between African countries.

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However, like in other aspects, the continent refuses to give up or allow its future to be determined by fate. The past few years have seen numerous initiatives started to renew and improve levels of trade between African countries. This has occurred partly by addressing challenges that made cross border difficult. Among the issues that had long held back trade among African countries is lack of infrastructure linking them to one another.

Investments in infrastructure

But in response, the last decade has seen countries come together to jointly invest in regional infrastructure ranging from road networks, airports and border stations to railways and pipelines. East African countries that have moved to invest and actualise such investments include Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, which have invested in and opened up border stations to facilitate the movement of their citizens and goods across countries. The countries are also in the process of building a standard gauge railway which is expected to further ease the free movement of goods and services.

Trade blocs

Intra-African trade has further been boosted by political will among governments, which have realised that unity is strength. Fred Mulisa, an economist who has studied the patterns of doing business in Africa, says that the political will has been best reflected in the multiple regional trade agreements and trade blocs; most them as a result of initiatives by leaders of the respective countries. These trading blocs have reduced barriers of trade between countries, consequently reducing the cost of trade between them. Bodies such as the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), East African Community (EAC) and the Economic Community of the Countries of the Great Lakes (CEPGL) have acted as platforms to build mutual trade agreements between neighboring countries. Such trading blocs have led to other impacts such as a reduction in the transit time for goods across borders and the cost of business. A 2016 evaluation conducted by Trade Mark East Africa on the impact of Non Tariff Barrier to trade in East Africa showed that removal of key barriers had contributed to over 14 per cent reduction in time taken to import goods from each East African country. The report found that by coming together to form a bloc and agreeing on common action points removing barriers of trade, the region had reduced transit time and costs, making it possible to trade more with one another.

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According to the reports, non trade barrier removal has contributed to the reduction in cost of transporting a 40 foot container from Mombasa to Kigali, from US $6,500 in 2011 to US $4,800 today. Evaluators estimate this generated a saving (at constant volumes) of approximately US $7 million (about Rwf 5.4 billion) on the Mombasa-Kigali route alone. Similarly, inland transportation times from Dar es Salaam to Kigali have dropped considerably, now to 3.5 days.

Opening up the continent

The move to open up the continent more by facilitating easy movement of people and goods has further driven up trade levels between countries. Experts say that visa free movement across certain regions in Africa is ideal for trade between countries especially for small scale and medium entrepreneurs on the continent. Countries like Rwanda have led the way in facilitating movement of people by initiating a visa on arrival policy for African passport holders. In turn, this has made it possible for easy movement of goods into the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Africa held in Kigali in May, Carlos Lopez, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Commission for Africa (UNECA) said that human mobility was one of the top contributing factors to trade indexes across the continent.

Made In Africa

Previously there was a perception that products from Africa were of inferior quality, causing African buyers to preference goods from foreign markets. But in recent years, efforts to improve the quality and value of products have seen African buyers buy more from African producers. Sugan Palanee, Ernst & Young’s Markets Leader for Africa, says that in recent years, value addition by a section of African producers has driven up competition among foreign products and demand in the market. Such trends have driven optimism among economists who say that the increased value of African commodities will see African buyers have less demand for imported products and consume Made in Africa brands. In recent years, the tide has been turning. African brands are spreading across the continent, from service providers such as banks and telecommunication companies to producers of goods. That West African banks are now in East Africa and East African Coffee is now in Northern Africa proves that the ingrained belief that Africa cannot trade with Africa is a myth. So next time you are at the market or shopping centre, think about how you can support Made in Africa products and be part of the trade revolution across the continent.

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AFRICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOP ten ATHLETES WHO rocked THE WORLD The beautiful continent of Africa has produced quite a number of athletes who have made their mark not only on motherland, but have gone on to stun the world with their outstanding achievements. When talking about african athletes who have marked the world, footballers like Samuel Etoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;o, Didier Drogba, Yaya toure or Jay-Jay Okocha comes directly in mind. By Armel Nkunzimana

Haile Gebrselassie

at the age of 43, he is regarded as the greatest long distance runner ever

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Dikembe mutomo

He is the only center to rank among the top ten all time in steals

from cameroon legend roger milla’s astounding displays at the World Cup in Italy in 1990; Nigerian international Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha’s mesmerizing displays over the years; Haile Gabrsellassie’s almost total domination of long distance races… the list is just endless. However, this post aims to take a look at ten of Africa’s best athletes in the last few years. Not necessarily in terms of their net worth – Ghanaian football star Asamoah Gyan would definitely feature in this list having being one of the highest paid African footballers last season – but looking at their performances and achievements and how well it they have affected the continent in a positive way.

However here we are not only going to talk about these contemporary famous footballers we are going to highlight the so often forgotten but oh ! So deserving veteran athletes like the racers Haile Gabrsellasie, Kenenisa Bekele and Hicham El Guerrouj, The Basketball players Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo, the Legends Frankie Fredericks and Roger Milla, and without forgetting the excellent women athletes from the continent like the outstanding Montsho Amentle and Blessing Okagbare.

Haile Gebrselassie: THE world’s greatest distance runner

Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele the Ethiopian athletes are to distance running what the Beatles were to rock music, setting streaks of world records that are still unbeaten todate. Haile Gebrselassie set a number of world records throughout his career in distance running ranging from the two mile up to the marathon. He won two Olympic gold medals, both in the 10,000 meters, and racked up several major marathon victories, including four in a row at the Berlin Marathon. He also has an impressive collection of World Championship medals, both indoor and outdoor.

Kenenisa Bekele: the first man to win both 5000m &10,000m title at the same championships

Kenenisa Bekele on the other hand is a threetime Olympic champion in the 5000 and 10,000m. Bekele set the world record for 5000 (12:37.35) and 10,000 meters (26:17.53) in 2004

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and 2005, respectively. In addition, Kenenisa won five gold medals from outdoor world championships and 11 from world cross-country championships. He is widely considered one of the greatest distance runners of all time.

Hicham El Guerrouj: The king of middle distance

four NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards, a feat equaled only by Ben Wallace. Staples of Mutombo’s defensive prowess were his outstanding shot-blocking and rebounding power: for his career, he averaged 2.8 blocks and 10.3 rebounds per game. He is second all-time in registered blocks, behind only Hakeem Olajuwon, and is the 21st most prolific rebounder ever.

The current holder of the World records for the 1500m and the One Mile, both indoors and out, and the fastest ever mark for the 2000m, El Guerrouj the Moroccan athlete can arguably be rated as one, if not the greatest ever 1500m / Miler of all-time, a veritable ‘King of Middle Distance Running’. From about 1995 until his retirement after the 2004 Olympics, he was the dominant middle distance runner of his day.

Hakeem abdul Olajuwon The “Dream” Player

Born Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon, he is a retired Nigerian professional basketball player. From 1984 to 2002, he played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors. He led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. In 2008, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Olajuwon is considered one of the greatest centers ever to play the game. He was noted for both his outstanding shot-blocking ability and his unique talent (for a frontcourt player) for stealing the ball. Olajuwon is the only player in NBA history to record more than 200 blocks and 200 steals in the same season. He averaged 3.09 blocks and 1.75 steals per game for his career He is the only center to rank among the top ten all time in steals. Olajuwon was also an outstanding rebounder, with a career average of 11.1 rebounds per game. He led the NBA in rebounding twice, during the 1989 and 1990 seasons. He was twice named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and was a five-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection.

Dikembe Mutomo also called - Mt Mutomo

Born Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba JeanJacques Wamutombo, he is a former professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 2.18 m Congolese basketball player began his career in 1991 with the Georgetown Hoyas and he is commonly referred to as one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players of all time, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times; he was also an eight-time All-Star. Nicknamed “Mt. Mutombo”, his combination of height, power, and long arms, led to a record tying

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Roger Milla: the indomitable Lion

Born Albert Roger Miller, he is a former Cameroonian football player and one of the first African players to be a major star on the international stage. Amazingly, he did not achieve international stardom until he was 38, an age at which most other footballers have long since retired. Roger Milla helped Cameroon become the first African team to reach the World Cup quarterfinals by scoring four goals at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Four years later, at the age of 42, he became the oldest goal scorer in World Cup history by scoring against Russia in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He is also remembered for his trademark goal celebration of running to the corner flag and performing a dance. In the years that have followed, he has been recognised as a pioneer of the many unconventional and imaginative goal celebrations seen since then. He was named

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one of the 125 greatest living football players in 2004 by Brazilian football legend Pelé. In 2007, he was named by the Confederation of African Football as the best African player of the previous 50 years.

Frankie Fredericks: The man who made Commonwealth history

Born Frank Fredericks, Frankie is a former athlete from Namibia. Running in the 100 metres and 200 metres, he won four silver medals at the Olympic Games (two in 1992 and two in 1996), making him Namibia’s first and so far only Olympic medalist. He also won gold medals at the World Championships, World Indoor Championships, All-Africa Games and Commonwealth Games. He is the world indoor record-holder for 200 metres, with a time of 19.92 seconds set in 1996. Fredericks has broken 20 seconds for the 200 metres 24 times. The only other man to have done this is Usain Bolt. He also holds the third-fastest nonwinning time for the 200 metres. In August 1996, Fredericks ran 19.68 seconds in the Olympic final from Atlanta, Georgia.

Amantle Montsho: the shooting star

Amantle Montsho is a female sprinter from Botswana who specializes in the 400 metres. She represented her country at the2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, reaching the final at the latter edition. She has also competed at the World Championships

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she has a tremendous strength and an unwavering determination to win, rarely ever matched in women’s middle distance running in Athletics and the IAAF World Indoor Championships. Her best records thus far are 1 time World Championships Gold Medalist, 1 time World Championships Silver Medalist and 2 times All Africa Games Gold Medalist. Her personal best times are 11.60 seconds in the 100 m, 22.94 seconds in the 200 meters and 49.56 seconds in the 400 m. Her Commonwealth win in 2010 did us proud and made her Botswana’s first ever gold medalist of the games.

Blessing Okagbare: the rising eagle

Blessing is a Nigerian track and field athlete who holds Olympic and World Championships medals in the long jump, and 2 gold medals in both the 100m and 200m races at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Okagbare also holds the Women’s 100 metres Commonwealth Games record for the

fastest time at 10.85 seconds. Her 100 m best of 10.79 makes her the African record holder for the event. She was the African 100 m and long jump champion in 2010. She has also won medals at the All-Africa Games and the IAAF Continental Cup.

Maria Mutola: the Maputo express

Born Maria de Lurdes Mutola, she is a Mozambican athlete specialized in the 800m race. The fourth athlete to compete at six Olympic Games, she is a three-time world champion in this event and a one-time Olympic champion.Maria is the only athlete ever to hold Olympic, World, World indoor, Commonwealth, Continental Games and Continental Championships titles in the same event.

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Rwanda pioneers the use of drones to save lives in Africa In the coming months, if you look up to the Rwandan skies, other than the multiple bird species and planes – mostly RwandAir – you will likely see a new breed of flying machine – drones. By Collins Mwai over the last few years,

drones or remotely piloted aircrafts have become increasingly common around the world for a number of tasks including leisure, warfare and photography. The miniature aircrafts controlled from the ground are a characteristic of 21st century shift in technology – we are now seeing gadgets and tools which promise to make our lives easier, and logistics more convenient at a reduced cost.

importance of timely treatment, especially for illnesses common in Rwanda, drones are seen by the government and local health practitioners are a key piece of arsenal in their fight to save lives. The latest milestone was the signing of an agreement between the Government of Rwanda and Zipline, an American robotics company. This will see the introduction of drone technology in the supply of essential medical products such as blood to the remotest parts of the country by as early as August.

While drones are sadly better known for their role in combat related activities, this will soon change as Rwanda becomes the first country to use drones to help save lives. For more than a year, Rwanda has been laying the groundwork for the introduction of drones into the country’s medical sector. Given the

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To support this new endeavour, the continent’s first drone port will be build in Muhanga District, located just south of the capital Kigali. The beginning of operations will mark the first time drones have been commercially used to deliver medical supplies.

How it will work

Due to Rwanda’s hilly topography, it can be difficult to deliver medical supplies to far-flung parts of the country not easily accessible by road. Depending on the destination, it could more than one day. Long transport times are not only expensive for the service provider, but they also expose the patient to further danger. Drones are stepping in to reduce the delivery time to minutes, which medical professionals say could boost the quality of services provided. The drone port in Muhanga will act as the loading bay where a package will be attached to the plane, flown to the target destination and then dropped just minutes later. The drone will then return to the drone port to be reloaded and sent on its way again. Keller Rinaudo, the Chief Executive Officer of Zipline, says that by using drones, Rwanda will significantly reduce the cost incurred in the delivery of medical supplies as well as improve accessibility to the remotest parts of the country hard to reach by vehicles.

in action: a drone carrying medical supplies that is anticipated to be used by the government of rwanda to cut short on the delays in the rural regions

He said the Government of Rwanda’s commitment to use technology for social good had facilitated his firm’s entry into the country. The project’s success, he noted, will make Rwanda the leader in the commercial delivery of medical supplies using drones.

“It will be the first time ever that these vehicles are integrated into an existing health supply chain,” Rinaudo said. Beyond the health benefits of patients and the convenience, the use of drones will also build an ecosystem that will see jobs created and investment blossom and put Rwanda in a position to export knowledge of the system to neighbouring countries. Officials from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre say that the development will make it possible to reduce the cost of delivering medical supplies as well as improve efficiency. “Using drone technology will impact how we do business. It will also enable us to change the management of resources and improve the delivery of services for patients in all corners of the country,” Dr Jean Baptiste Mazarati, the Deputy Director-General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre. Zipline and the Government of Rwanda, with support from the UPS Foundation and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will build a network of 15 drones with the capacity to make 50 to 150 deliveries per day. Each drone has twin electric motors and an eight-foot wingspan. The aircraft will use GPS to navigate and deliver blood to 21 facilities across the north, west and south of the country. As the technology is tested and the network becomes fully operation, Rwanda will expand the initiative to include vaccines, treatments for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and many other essential and lifesaving medicines.

An example for the world

To facilitate this ground-breaking project, the government recently approved regulations governing unmanned aircraft systems. The regulations were prepared by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority to ensure that the uptake of the technology is done in a secure, safe and efficient manner. Speaking on the sidelines of the recent World Economic Forum on Africa, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame said the country is investing heavily in drone technology and that he is confident any risks can be managed. “Drones are very useful things and we’re investing our time and resources in this area. But at the same time we are aware of certain risks involved but which are manageable,” said President Kagame. Tech analysts have praised the initiative, saying that it places Rwanda ahead of the game in utilising the technology and that the lessons learned in the country will be vital for others in the region and further afield. So, next time you are in Rwanda and you notice a small plane fly over you, worry not, it’s only a routine medical supply on its way to save a life.

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Le drone porteur de vie Bientôt, lorsque vous lèverez les yeux vers les cieux rwandais, en plus des multiples espèces d’oiseaux et d’avions, vous verrez très probablement un nouvel hôte, ce sera… un drone.

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Depuis peu, les drones ou avions pilotés à distance

dans la fourniture de produits médicaux essentiels tel que le sang livré même dans les contrées les plus enclavées du pays.

Les avions miniatures contrôlés à partir du sol sont une caractéristique de la logistique du 21ème siècle qui promet d’être rapide et confortable à moindre coût.

Le premier port pour drones du continent sera installé dans la commune de Muhanga au courant de cette année. Ce sera la première fois que des drones seront sollicités pour faire des livraisons à caractère commercial.

nombre d’activités dont le loisir, la guerre, la médecine et la photographie pour ne citer que ces cas de figure.

Des ‘‘ drones de malheur ’’ sont plus connus pour leurs activités liées à la guerre que dans l’approvisionnement et la livraison de services ou de sauvetage. Mais l’année dernière, le Rwanda s’est préparé à en modifier la réputation en s’assurant que leur vitesse et leur confort soient mis à profit pour sauver des vies. La signature d’un accord entre le Gouvernement Rwandais et la Zipline, une compagnie américaine de robotique a confirmé cette volonté. Ce partenariat permettra l’introduction de la technologie du drone

l’aéroport des drones à muhanga fonctionnera comme une baie de chargement où un colis sera attaché à l’avion, dirigé vers une destination cible, avant de le lâcher à destination.

Comment cela va fonctionner

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l’usage de cette technologie aura un impact sur la manière de faire des affaires et sur la gestion des ressources afin d’améliorer la livraison des services. Ceci n’est pas la première conversation au sujet de l’incorporation de la technologie des drones dans la fourniture de services sociaux. En 2015, Norman Foster, un architecte britannique de renom, avait exprimé l’intérêt de son entreprise, Foster + Partners de construire ce tout premier port pour faciliter le transport de fournitures médicales urgentes et des pièces électroniques vers des zones reculées de la région en utilisant des drones. Dans leur proposition, les investisseurs avaient fait remarquer qu’ils avaient l’intention d’entamer sous peu la construction de trois ports pour les drones qui nécessiteraient environ quatre années pour être opérationnels.

livraison à quelques minutes. Les professionnels de la santé reconnaissent une prouesse salvatrice. L’aéroport des drones à Muhanga fonctionnera comme une baie de chargement où un colis sera attaché à l’avion, dirigé vers une destination cible, avant de le lâcher à destination. Keller Rinaudo, directeur exécutif de Zipline, affirme qu’en utilisant des drones, le Rwanda va de manière significative réduire le coût supporté dans la livraison de fournitures médicales. Le succès du projet, constate-t-il, fera du Rwanda le premier pays du monde à utiliser les drones de manière commerciale pour livrer des fournitures médicales vers différents coins du pays. « Ce sera la toute première fois que ces véhicules seront intégrés dans une chaîne sanitaire existante » dit-il. Des fonctionnaires du Centre Biomédical du Rwanda disent que le déploiement rendra possible la réduction du coût supporté dans la livraison des fournitures médicales en même temps qu’il permettra d’en améliorer l’efficacité. Le docteur Jean Baptiste Mazarati, directeur général adjoint du même centre, estime que

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Pour légitimer ce nouveau genre de trafic aérien, le gouvernement a récemment approuvé des Arrêtés Ministériels régulant le système d’aviation civile sans pilotes.

Le projet, baptisé « Redline» s’occupera de recherche, d’extension et de formation dans le but de mettre sur pied un centre d’excellence dans le pays.

Les arrêtés proposés par l’Autorité de l’Aviation Civile au Rwanda avaient quant à eux, un objectif global d’assurance d’une prise en main de la technologie de manière sécurisée, saine et efficace. Les analystes spécialisés disent que la mise en œuvre des projets de drones s’harmonise avec le Plan Directeur pour un Rwanda Informatisé adopté l’an dernier. Il placera le pays et la région en tête de file dans l’adoption et l’utilisation des nouvelles technologies. Ils estiment également que cela augure de nouvelles opportunités d’exportation des technologies et de l’émergence d’industries connexes.

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studies of the Cactus Green Park neighbourhood, which will be located in Kinyinya sector, Gasabo District. Horizon Construction will build the green neighbourhood and the breaking ground ceremony is expected to take place by mid 2016. The studies, funded through a Rwanda Green Fund Innovation Investment, provide the blueprint for Cactus Green Park and will enhance Rwanda’s ability to develop housing infrastructure in a way that is climate-friendly. The project will bring additional benefits including green jobs creation, home grown skills development and reduced dependency on expensive and carbon intensive imports.

Mr Eugene Haguma, CEO of Horizon Group, said Cactus Green Park will play an important role in supporting resource-efficient technologies and the development of green homes in Rwanda. He emphasised that the partnership between Horizon Group and the Green Fund (FONERWA) is a solid foundation for achieving a green Rwanda. The technical studies undertaken by Horizon Group detail the use of locally produced low carbon building materials and show how to effectively incorporate renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. They provide for the introduction of photo-voltaic solar power generation for domestic use coupled with low energy lighting and the possibility of adopting a domestic bi-directional power metering system.

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A joint Horizon Group and Green Fund (FONERWA) Project

Cactus Green Park will consists of: Detached Villas:

The project will sit on 13.7 hectares in Kinyinya, Gasabo District and feature 137 buildings.

The technical study was carried out by policy and planning experts who worked for almost a year to design a master plan for the green residential neighbourhood. Cactus Green Park features green architecture with an emphasis on low carbon, locally made materials and low built impact. Only 59% of the neighbourhood area will be covered while the rest will be kept green for open and planted areas as well as water bodies. Cactus Green Park’s 137 buildings will be distributed in clusters around cul-de-sacs. There will be a large central open garden with trees and shrubs and multiple green spaces to promote intimate house arrangements and reduced car movements. The environmentally friendly design will also ensure rainwater is managed effectively and efficiently across the neighbourhood.

Under the plan for Cactus Green Park, dwellings will also be fitted with solar water heaters and be served by a centralised wastewater treatment plant. Treated water will be used for maintaining gardens and smart household water use will be achieved through rainwater harvesting, low-flow fixtures and ground water extraction and treatment. This approach will reduce dependency on the national water supply. The neighbourhood also emphasises green spaces and pollution management for Rwanda’s homes of the future. These features make Cactus Green Park the first development of its kind in Rwanda. Visit www.horizongroup.rw to learn more about Cactus Green Park and to find out how to reserve your piece of green paradise in the heart of Kigali.

Each villa will have four bedrooms, three toilets, family & guest lounges and a dining space. There will be parking for two cars and a domestic helper’s area. A total of 27 villas will be constructed, each three stories with a gross floor area of 337 square metres.

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C’est à bord d’un vol régulier de la plus connue des compagnies aériennes africaines que j’atterris à l’Aéroport Félix HouphouëtBoigny, je viens d’arriver à Abidjan, en fin d’après-midi d’un dimanche assez ordinaire. Je viens voir par moi-même ce qu’entend le nouveau gouvernement par l’ ’’émergence de la Côte d’Ivoire’’ et ce qu’il compte faire concrètement pour qu’éclose ce qu’il appelle l’ ‘‘Ivoirien nouveau’’. Par Arnaud Nkusi

je ne vois d’émergence et de citoyen nouveau que sous le prisme de l’éducation et de l’emploi, dans un premier temps. Ce sont à mes yeux, les seules vraies garanties pour réduire au maximum le chômage et les inégalités sociales et contrer ainsi toute exclusion susceptible d’attiser un tant soit peu la colère des classes moyennes. Ce mécontentement se généralise dans notre monde, à cette époque précise où les foyers de tension se propagent notamment par la voie des réseaux sociaux.

Le Gouvernement formé par Daniel Kablan Duncan, le Premier Ministre, pour le second et dernier mandant du Président Alassane Ouattara en a conscience. Pour preuve, il a consacré trois de ses ministères à cette mission : instruire puis inscrire l’ivoirien dans l’histoire du renouveau d’un pays qui ‘‘en veut ’’ et qui ne lésine pas sur les moyens pour y parvenir. Parmi ces moyens, des allers-retours notamment vers Kigali avec qui Abidjan entretien d’excellentes relations basées sur des échanges d’expériences. Plusieurs fois, des délégations ont effectué des déplacements dans les deux sens et les enrichissements mutuels portent déjà leurs fruits. Nous sommes d’abord allés à la rencontre du Ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale, Moussa DOSSO. En conversation téléphonique derrière son bureau aux couleurs très claires qui oscillent entre blanc cassé et beige, avec tout autour des statuettes posées à même le sol et des murs ornés de tableaux exquis comme les artistes de son pays savent en faire. Il me laisse le temps de poser mon matériel avant de me

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rejoindre dans le salon où j’ai fini de m’installer et de constater à quelques secondes près de l’entretien, l’un des plus beaux portraits du patriarche Félix Houphouët Boigny. Les manches de sa chemise retroussées, l’homme au nœud de papillon a l’œil pétillant, le sourire aux lèves et lance : “Je suis prêt”.

Au titre des Affaires Sociales, le Gouvernement avec à sa tête le Président de la République a proposé un projet novateur de grande portée sociale, qui va bouleverser positivement les conditions de vie de nos populations ; l’institution de la Couverture Maladie Universelle.

Vous avez été reconduit dans vos fonctions de Ministre, au sein du nouveau Gouvernement et ce mandat commence à peine. Avant d’en parler, revenons en quelques points clés sur le bilan de votre Ministère d’avant janvier 2016. Très rapidement, Concernant le volet EMPLOI, on peut retenir : • la mise en œuvre de la Politique Nationale de l’Emploi (PNE) en juin 2012 et son opérationnalisation à travers la Stratégie de Relance de l’Emploi (novembre 2013), qui nous a valu le résultat très éloquent d’un peu plus de 2 millions d’emplois créés de 2011 à 2015, tous secteurs confondus (l’agriculture, les services et le commerce pour ne citer que ceuxlà), alors que le Gouvernement nous assignait l’objectif d’en créer 1 million ;

• La réalisation de deux enquêtes sur l’emploi (2012 et 2013-2014) pour disposer de statistiques fiables et actualisées sur le marché du travail ; • La réalisation de la cartographie des initiatives d’emplois en 2013 pour identifier tous les projets et programmes emploi sur l’ensemble du territoire;

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• L’Institution d’un tableau de bord emploi et d’une fiche de collecte de données emploi (novembre 2014); • La mise en œuvre de programmes emploi à l’attention notamment des jeunes (48.000 bénéficiaires) avec l’appui des Partenaires au Développement (PEJDEC-Banque Mondiale; C2D Emploi-AFD, PAAEIJ-BAD). Par rapport au TRAVAIL, il y a eu d’abord l’adoption par le Gouvernement d’un nouveau SMIG, dont le montant est passé de 36.000 Fcfa à 60.000 Fcfa (soit une augmentation de près de 70%). Avec les partenaires sociaux, nous travaillons à la définition d’un nouveau SMAG (Salaire Minimum Agricole Garanti) consensuel. Un accent a été mis sur le travail des nationaux. Cela a été le clou de ce code. Une partie de celuici fait la promotion du travail des femmes et des personnes en situation de handicap. Ce nouveau code promeut également, l’employabilité des étudiants, en faisant obligation aux entreprises de prendre en stage ces étudiants, selon des durées prévues à cet effet. Nous ne devions laisser personne en marge du train de l’émergence de 2020. • Au titre des Affaires Sociales, le Gouvernement avec à sa tête le Président de la République a proposé un projet novateur de grande portée sociale, qui va bouleverser positivement les conditions de vie de nos populations ; l’institution de la Couverture Maladie Universelle. C’est dans ce cadre que j’ai rencontré les Ministres rwandais concernés. Madame la Ministre a été très disponible. Nous

moussa dosso ministre de l’emploi et de la protection sociale

ministères de l’Enseignement Technique et Professionnel et celui de l’Emploi des Jeunes ? En parfaite harmonie et dans une synergie d’actions. A titre d’illustration, sur les questions d’enquête emplois et de financement des projets d’emplois pour les personnes vulnérables, nous avons signé des conventions de mission qui nous permettent de travailler ensemble dans un cadre préalablement défini. Je dois dire qu’avec mon collègue, le Ministre Sidi TOURE qui est en charge de la Jeunesse de 16 à 35 ans, nous travaillons de concert. C’est au-delà des 35 ans que mon ministère prend le relais avec en plus, l’emploi des femmes et des personnes en situation de handicap. Le Ministère chargé de l’Emploi des Jeunes participe au Comité Emploi présidé par mon département. avons salué les efforts du Rwanda. A ce jour, la Côte d’Ivoire est prête à initier la Couverture Maladie pour toutes les personnes vivant en Côte d’Ivoire. Le texte de loi a été voté en 2014. L’Institution de Prévoyance Sociale IPS-CNAM, la structure d’exécution de ce projet a été créée et est opérationnelle. A ce jour, 3 millions de personnes sont recensées pour un enrôlement qui a commencé en 2015. C’est un nombre relativement important au regard du délai qui nous est imparti. Nous attendons la mise ne œuvre du projet-pilote, qui nous permettra de faire tous les réglages éventuels nécessaires en vue de la phase de généralisation. • En matière de Formation Professionnelle, le processus de réforme que j’avais moi-même initié en 2009 a atteint son rythme de croisière, avec une implication effective des partenaires du secteur privé : les instances sont fonctionnelles, les branches professionnelles ont été créées, certains établissements rénovés implémentent le nouveau mode de gouvernance… S’il est bien un dossier qui vous tient à cœur depuis un bon moment, c’est bien celui de la Couverture Maladie Universelle, c’est pour bientôt, la ‘’Ouatarracare’’ ? Comme je l’ai indiqué plus haut, l’IPS-CNAM a été créée et est fonctionnelle. Pour l’instant, nous sommes en phase d’élaboration des paramètres de la phase pilote ; c’est elle qui nous situera sur la généralisation du projet. Le processus est volontairement lent pour garantir les chances de succès. A vous entendre, garder les mêmes fonctions avec l’Enseignement Technique et Professionnel en moins aura été une aubaine pour vous… Vous savez, un ministre est un serviteur de la nation que le Président de la République met en mission avec une feuille de route précise. Oui, c’est vrai, aujourd’hui, je continue la Protection Sociale, qui existait avec la dénomination ‘‘affaires sociales ‘’et l’Emploi. Ces challenges qui sont les miens sont très exaltants et mon équipe et moi-même sommes au travail pour relever tous les défis et j’en suis heureux. J’apprécie également que l’Enseignement Technique et la Formation Professionnelle soient à nouveau réunis. L’emploi est une question fondamentale de manière générale, celui de la jeunesse en particulier. Même si il n’est pas de votre ressort immédiat, il vous intéresse tout de même. Comment travaillez-vous avec les nouveaux

Par ailleurs, mon département est impliqué dans le Comité de Mise en œuvre de la Réforme de la Formation Professionnelle, piloté par le Ministère de l’Enseignement Technique et de la Formation Professionnelle. Vous avez été dans plusieurs pays avec lesquels vous avez travaillé sur les questions de jeunesses encadrées et donc formées pour intégrer aisément le marché de l’emploi. Quelles ont été pour vous, les expériences fortes, au point de vous inspirer dans votre action ? Il faut savoir qu’en Côte d’Ivoire, 2009 est la date à laquelle nous avons signé une convention de partenariat avec le secteur privé. Ce secteur fait partie intégrante du dispositif de la Formation Professionnelle. Je vous parlais tout à l’heure des deux millions d’emplois créés, tous services confondus ; cela a été possible grâce à une forte contribution du Secteur Privé. A ce jour, nous avons poursuivi nos programmes avec l’aide de la Banque Mondiale. Le programme d’emploi des jeunes va donner des compléments d’emploi à la jeunesse. L’expérience qui m’a le plus marqué, c’est de passer de la formation professionnelle à l’emploi. Nous travaillions pour le secteur privé qui nous envoie ses besoins et c’est en fonction de ces derniers que nous formons la jeunesse. Partout où j’ai voyagé, j’ai toujours été très séduit par les pays où le Secteur Privé prend une part active dans la formation des jeunes (Allemagne, Suisse, Maroc, …). Il est des principes de base et des sentiers battus par lesquels une action ministérielle peut et doit bien souvent passer pour escompter des résultats. Il existe aussi cette touche personnelle, qu’un Ministre peut apporter et laisser une marque qui lui est bien propre, surtout quand il est charismatique. C’est d’abord l’écoute de ce monde. J’ai coutume de dire à mes collaborateurs, que c’est nous qui sommes au service des usagers et non le contraire ; il nous faut donc les servir avec abnégation et don de soi. Voyez-vous, contrairement à ce qu’on peut penser, il faut être à l’écoute des préoccupations de la population, notamment celles de la jeunesse, qui portent essentiellement sur la question de l’emploi.

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Une Nouvelle ère pour la Formation Technique et Professionnelle La Formation Technique et Professionnelle prend toute son importance pour ce nouveau Gouvernement faisant carrément l’objet d’un Ministère qui lui est entièrement dédié. Il faut à la fois un homme de terrain et un fin ‘‘intello’’ pour les premiers pas d’un nouveau-né sur lequel pèse un poids justifié par l’accent mis sur l’émergence d’un pays fait de citoyens instruits. Par Arnaud Nkusi celui qui était encore Ministre de la défense, il y a quelques mois : Paul Koffi KOFFI. Il nourrit un appétit quasi insatiable de livres qui en disent long sur sa soif d’instruction. Mieux, il a déjà publié deux ouvrages (Le Défi du développement en Côte d’Ivoire, L’Harmattan, 2008, puis Houphouët et les mutations politiques en Cote d’Ivoire 1980-1993, L’Harmattan, 2010) et est entrain de mettre la dernière main sur un troisième.

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Le système de sécurité pour accéder à son bureau à domicile reste tout de même digne d’un professionnel de la Sécurité, à juste titre, pour ce pays que la barbarie terroriste a endeuillé en mars dernier avec le bilan de triste mémoire connu de tous. Les rendez-vous en Côte d’Ivoire sont protocolaires et quand il s’agit d’officiels, les procédures vont un cran plus haut ! Mais il faut compter avec le savoir-faire d’Amara Kamaté, brillant conseillé du Ministre KOFFI

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De façon générale, le premier mandat du Président de la République Alassane OUATTARA reposait sur trois axes majeurs : la paix et la sécurité, la réconciliation et la cohésion sociale, et la reconstruction économique. Nous avons eu des élections apaisées et moi-même j’étais Ministre auprès du Président de la République en charge de la défense. Nous sommes allés d’un indice de sécurité de 3,8 en janvier 2012 à 1,1 en décembre 2015. C’est un signe de tranquillité et le fait que le Président de la République ait été ouvert à l’opposition en autorisant notamment le dégel des comptes, puis les mises en liberté provisoire a permis la décrispation. En plus de cela, l’indemnisation des victimes de guerre a commencé. Et puis sur le troisième axe, il y a la reprise économique avec une croissance qui a atteint les 9%. Le retour des investisseurs et le lancement de grands projets ont fait leurs preuves et créé la différence. Tout ceci concoure à conforter la Côte d’Ivoire dans sa volonté à être un pays émergent à l’horizon 2020. paul koffi koffi ministre de l’enseignement et de formation proffessionelle cote d’ivoire

qui, comme son chef, ne dort presque pas. C’est grâce à son professionnalisme remarquable doublé d’un humanisme si rare que les formalités d’usage pour ce type de rendez-vous deviennent possibles, voire aisés et qu’une interview longtemps sollicitée fini par être ‘‘calée’’ dans l’agenda d’un Ministre fort sollicité. Paul Koffi KOFFI est chaleureux, direct, et l’entretien (en présence de deux de ses conseillers) peut commencer. Le deuxième et dernier mandat du Président Ouattara a quelques mois et l’émergence d’une nouvelle Côte d’Ivoire et de l’Ivoirien nouveau sont les maitres mots qui guident le Gouvernement au sein duquel vous avez la charge de l’enseignement technique et professionnel. Quelles sont vos stratégies ?

Ceci est un premier objectif de cet ordre d’enseignement. Le deuxième objectif, c’est la formation à l’auto emploi. Si vous ne connaissez pas un métier vous ne pouvez rien faire.

En ce second mandat, le cap est axé sur la consolidation des acquis et sur le capital humain, notamment avec un Ivoirien nouveau. La soutenance de cette croissance dépend aussi de l’enseignement technique et de la formation professionnelle qui pourra faire des Ivoiriens, des hommes nouveaux parce que bien formés. Ce sont des atouts pour les jeunes qui vont aller sur le marché de l’emploi, ils seront ainsi mieux outillés et qualifiés pour décrocher leur job. Ceci est un premier objectif de cet ordre d’enseignement. Le deuxième objectif, c’est la formation à l’auto emploi. Si vous ne connaissez pas un métier vous ne pouvez rien faire. Il faut donc améliorer l’offre par la réhabilitation de l’existant qui est vétuste, avec aussi de nouveaux établissements à construire face à une population qui croît très vite, et surtout renforcer l’adéquation formation- emploi par l’alternance, et l’innovation avec des filières porteuses d’emplois. Il y a si peu, vous étiez Ministre de la défense et vous avez pu créer ce lien armée-population qui permet aux populations d’avoir moins peur de son armée, d’après le Ministre Alain Richard Donwahi. Comment vous y êtes-vous pris ? Je crois qu’il était juste de partir sur le fait qu’on ne pouvait aspirer à la paix que si l’armée était unifiée. Il fallait créer un espace de dialogue et de cohésion. Le redressement de certaines situations comme les grades dans les forces armées qui s’étaient senti s frustrées y a contribué. Et puis naturellement, il fallait reprendre les

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programmes de formation et améliorer les conditions de travail, rééquiper les troupes, renforcer les capacités opérationnelles des unités, unifier le commandement, lutter contre l’indiscipline et des phénomènes pervers comme le racket, puis faire face aux attaques de nos positions. Nous avons quitté le Ministère avec l’adoption par l’Assemblée Nationale d’une loi de Programmation militaire pour les 5 prochaines années 2016-2020.

Une jeunesse instruite aux métiers d’avenir, c’est votre cheval de bataille actuel. Comment comptez-vous faire participer la jeunesse à cet essor économique qui vous est si cher ? L’ouvrage met l’accent sur quatre piliers: 1) l’Etat de droit notamment le développement des institutions et d’une bonne organisation des activités, une bonne régulation des affaires; 2) la valorisation des ressources humaines donc

L’autre défi qui est loin de vous être étranger est celui de la sécurité avec une menace terroriste mondiale et une exposition plus qu’évidente de la Côte d’Ivoire. Une jeunesse instruite ne devrait-elle pas aujourd’hui l’être aussi en tenant compte de cette nouvelle donne ? Aucun pays n’est à ce jour à l’abri. Nous avons été alertés avec les attaques du sud Mali en juin 2015. Nous avons pris nos dispositions et elles ont été renforcées. Il appartient au nouveau Ministre en charge de la Défense de poursuivre le travail engagé avec le Ministre d’Etat, Ministre de l’Intérieur et de la sécurité. Je ne peux pas en dire plus. Souvent, ces menaces sont liées à cette jeunesse qui succombe aux conséquences du désœuvrement. Il faut lui donner les opportunités et quand les jeunes ont un métier, les chances d’être captés par ces sirènes terroristes sont minimes. Vous avez publié un ouvrage, en 2008 sur le défi du développement en Côte d’Ivoire. Vous y faites le bilan économique des 46 ans d’indépendance du pays, marqués par des périodes de croissance et de récession, mais aussi par des crises en montrant les graves incidences sur l’économie nationale et vous proposez des solutions.

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du capital humain où l’enseignement technique et la formation professionnelle a toute sa place; 3) le développement des infrastructures qui renforce la compétitivité et permet le développement industriel et la modernisation de l’agriculture; et 4) enfin l’ouverture sur l’extérieur pour repositionner le pays et tirer profit de la mondialisation. Pour les jeunes, il faut d’abord, la connaissance, la compétence et la qualification. Il faut qu’ils apprennent un métier qu’ils aient une profession. Mais qu’ils s’orientent dans des filières porteuses notamment agricoles et industrielles, les TIC également. Ensuite, ils pourront mieux affronter le marché du travail. Beaucoup préfèrent le gain facile, il faut leur inculquer l’esprit d’entreprise. Il faut les soutenir pour monter leurs affaires, mais des projets rentables. Ils doivent avoir le goût du risque, mais calculé, dans la discipline et le travail. Rechercher le travail bien fait et l’excellence. Un autre ouvrage devrait sortir cette année sur « le management stratégique » qui cadre avec l’enseignement technique et la formation professionnelle. Le développement économique est aujourd’hui intimement lié à un climat de paix sans lequel il devient hypothétique et il inclut comme vous l’avez dit, une jeunesse formée et au travail,

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certes. Mais un pays qui sort à peine de ce qui a fortement ressemblé à une guerre civile, il y a cinq ans, ne doit-il pas passer impérativement par le chemin d’un processus de réconciliation à l’instar de ceux par lesquels sont passé l’Afrique du Sud, puis le Rwanda ? Tout à fait. Le Président de la République Alassane Ouattara, s’en est inspiré. Cela a donné la commission dialogue, vérité et réconciliation (CDVR), un peu à l’image de l’Afrique du Sud et du Rwanda. Ensuite, il a intégré la dimension indemnisation. Cette structure la CDVR a muté pour devenir la commission nationale de réconciliation et d’indemnisation des victimes (CONARIV) avec un Ministère qui lui est dédié depuis le 12 janvier 2016. Je dois ajouter que le Rwanda et la Côte d’Ivoire sont deux pays lointains d’un point de vue géographique mais qui ont des similitudes qui les rapprochent à en faire oublier cette distance. Ce sont des modèles de réussite économique, et il faut renforcer le partenariat. C’est pour ce faire qu’une commission mixte va certainement bientôt voir le jour. Nous allons entrer dans une ère nouvelle grâce à nos chefs d’Etas qui s’apprécient mutuellement et dont le leadership s’affirme en Afrique.

by WAKA Fitness

You know what we are talking about. You’re exhausted, tired and having difficulty concentrating. If you’re a frequent flyer you know all too well that the symptoms of jet lag are very real. Scientists have estimated that it usually takes one full day to recover for every hour of time difference. So, if you travel from New York to Kigali the consensus is that it will be around a week until you feel like yourself again. Imagine if you could completely avoid or reduce the time spent on recovering from jet lag. We have some tips that might help you beat jet lag next time you fly. You might wonder what causes jet lag. The easiest way to explain it is to describe it as a mismatch between your internal and external clocks. The outside clock is time as we know it on our watch, however, the internal clock called “The Circadian Rhythm” is a biological cycle consisting of various processes taking place over a time span of approximately 24 hours.

The Circadian Rhythm

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Back in 1987, University of Toronto researcher Dr. Nicholas Mrosovsky put a group of hamsters through an eight-hour time change, and then made half of them run on an exercise wheel in the new time zone while the others slept. The result: The exercised hamsters adjusted to the new time zone in 1.5 days on average, while the sleepers took 8.5 days. If you’re the kind of person who likes an outdoor morning workout, you know that exercise - especially combined with light exposure - can dramatically improve your mood and energy levels at a time of day when many people feel sluggish. Along with carefully timed food intake, exercise can also aﬀect our circadian rhythms. And when used appropriately, exercise can help to alleviate the symptoms of jet lag. The best kind of exercise is any kind that you can do outdoors during daylight hours.

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In 2002, researchers put fasting to the test with 186 National Guard personnel deployed across nine time zones. 95 participants used the protocol in preparation for their deployment, and 39 used it in preparation for their return. The rest just followed their regular routine.

Light is the most powerful regulator of our internal biological clocks, so we can use light cues to help minimize jet lag. Bright light tells the body it’s time to be awake, especially when combined with movement.

TIP #3 - DURING THE FLIGHT Stay well hydrated and continue your fast. If possible, get up and move about the cabin often, at least once every hour to promote blood flow and inhibit swelling. Avoid alcohol and caffeine because alcohol can dehydrate you and caffeine may affect your circadian rhythms.

GOOD LUCK BEATING THE JET LAG ON YOUR NEXT TRIP

Incredibly, those who followed the fasting protocol were 7.5 times less likely to experience jet lag upon arrival. Of the 39 who followed the protocol upon their return, they were 16.2 times less likely to experience symptoms of jet lag! Here is how you do it: 1. On your day of travel, eat a normal breakfast and normal lunch. 2. Avoid food altogether (or calories of any other sort) immediately before and especially during the ﬂight, while drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated. 3. The fast should last at least 14 hours but can last as long as 24 hours. 4. Upon arrival, eat soon after landing, as close to local meal time as possible. 5. Initiate a normal meal schedule based on local time.

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: t s i L t e k c Bu My Tourism

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to travel extensively and visit many beautiful places around the globe. It is an experience that not only excites the heart, but feeds the mind and spirit when you go to distant lands and get to interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. It is a humbling, yet deeply enriching experience. And like many people, whenever I visit a region or a country, there are always certain places I want to see, certain activities I want to do and all. By Carmen Nibigira whether i am travelling for business or leisure, I want to feed my eyes and warm my heart by carrying back with me the experience of being in a new place for the first time – just like anyone else. This is what we all call a bucket list. And I think I have some way to go as I keep on adding to it as I tick off some earlier sections of my list. While many people, especially from this region dream about visiting some exotic destinations in far-flung corners of the world, I wonder how many of them have had an opportunity of creating a similar bucket list to East Africa.

I think if we can start from home or closer home and expand outwards, then we will not only enrich ourselves, but also find out why our region is in the bucket list of other people who come in from all corners of the world to experience what East Africa – our home region - has to offer. While there is nothing wrong in wanting to visit the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks in the USA, the Niagara Falls in Canada, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai or even the sandy beaches of the Maldives, why don’t we start here at home? Why don’t we start right here in East Africa?

And I hereby ask the question: Can we all come up with a bucket list for East Africa? Where do you want to go? What do you want to see? What do you want to do? Although I have already travelled across EAC many times, I am only beginning to scratch the surface as our region is not only large in terms of size, but is packed with so much to see and do. Allow me to share with you my own tourism bucket list that I have put together according to country. But this is in no way an exhaustive list. It has been growing by the day.

Burundi my home country:

Kibira National Park: Even though I have been here before, the majestic natural environment of this national park still captivates me. The forest is part of the Nyungwe Forest eco-sytem that straddles Rwanda and Burundi and is regarded best preserved montane rainforest in Central Africa.

We boast of a rich architectural history that can be seen in the ancient Swahili city states that line our entire coastline from Kilwa in Tanzania to Lamu in Kenya. We have so much wildlife diversity across our national parks that cannot be found anywhere else in the world in their natural environment. My challenge to every East African is to get off their seats and travel across their country and across the region. Can we travel and see the raw beauty of East Africa?

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Kenya:

Turkana: The Lake Turkana eco-system is amongst Kenya’s six World’s Heritage Sites. It is an exotic place where I would love to go and discover all that it has to offer. Lake Turkana is the world’s largest permanent desert lake and is also the world’s largest alkaline lake. Aside from this, there is of course the rich culture of the Turkana people and also the El Molo, the smallest community in Kenya. In my opinion, the annual Loyangalani Festival would be one of the most ideal events that I would want to participate in and get to explore the wild open lands of northern Kenya. Lamu: Lamu is a magical, mystical place. It is a place of rich in historical and cultural heritage and is one of the most important Islamic centers. Lamu is blessed with exquisite natural beauty as it is surrounded by the blue waters of the Indian Ocean that contrast splendidly with the white sandy beaches that line its coastline and the nature green colors of the vegetation that lies inland. I am still to visit the archipelago where time seems to have come to a standstill as donkeys remain the main mode of transport within the labyrinth of its numerous narrow alleyways. Climb Mount Kenya: This is the mountain that gave Kenya its name. I would love to climb Africa’s second highest peak and witness the mountain’s awe-inspiring sight in person.

Climb Mount Kenya

Tanzania:

Olduvai Gorge: I have no doubt it is an enriching experience to visit this famous archaeological site located in the Great Rift Valley, where the remains of the earliest humans were found and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world. Climb Kilimanjaro: I would love to climb the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa with its everlasting snow-cap crown, and admire the beauty of the Kilimanjaro National Park from the altitudes. 2017 will be my year!

Uganda:

Western of Uganda: I would like to have the nomadic experience visiting the western region of Uganda which is reputed to be an incredibly beautiful region; a wonderland of golden plains, thick rain forests, snow peaked mountains, and tea plantations. Kidepo Natural Park: Although I have already been to this park before, I would definitely go back, for me it is the perfect example of what a national park should be, the true definition of wilderness.

Kidepo Natural Park:

Rwanda:

Congo Nile Trail: I feel that this 5 day-trail is an exciting way of discovering Rwanda. It gives the opportunity to witness the stunning views of rural Rwanda and immerse oneself in cultural experiences along the way with an added sense of adventure as it combines hiking and biking. Paragliding over the Akagera National Park: Although this is not an activity that is yet available, it is something that I dream to do and think should be considered. Akagera is amongst the most scenic of reserves in Africa with its forest fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, savannah plains and rolling highlands combination with the Akagera River flowing along its eastern boundary, feeding into a labyrinth of lakes.

Olduvai Gorge

Night Life: Experiencing the delicious local cuisine and music during a night out in Kampala, “the city that never sleeps in East Africa”. Now the question is: “What will be on your East Africa Tourism bucket list?” Go on and share it with us; go on and tour East Africa. #ThisIsEastAfrica

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The East Africa Tourist Visa is a multiple entry visa for foreigners visiting Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda simultaneously. This visa is a result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of the respective partner countries to boost regional tourism and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.

A foreigner who wants to visit simultaneously the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for tourism. The visa will be issued at any of the diplomatic representations of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, at the immigration offices of the respective countries or on line where applicable. (Online application is available for Rwanda)

Expatriates

A special consideration has been given to expatriates (foreign residents) residing in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. They do not need a visa to travel within the three partner states; all they need is a valid resident permit. Kenyans, Rwandans and Ugandans use National Identity Cards as travel documents within the region. The use of National Identity cards went into effect on 1 January 2014. The decision enables citizens of one country to spend up to six months in the two other countries using only their ID card.

Type of visa & Visa Fee An East Africa Tourist Visa is a multiple entry visa and shall be valid for 90 days. Visa Fees: $100

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Gishwati-Mukura

RWANDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEWEST NATIONAL PARK Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sound that has variously been described as a shriek, a screech or a pant-hoot, but until it has reached out and grabbed you somewhere in the subconscious, the piercing crescendo call of our closest animal relative is not really something that you can imagine and is not something that you can prepare yourself for. By Chris Roche

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often, even more so now that this relict forest – for so long a mere afterthought in Rwanda’s conservation estate – has been declared Rwanda’s fourth and newest national park. Joined with the similarly marginalized Mukura Forest to the south, the two were recently gazetted and proclaimed as the Gishwati-Mukura National Park. In a world beset with stories of extinction and continuing environmental degradation at the hand of man, Rwanda – Africa’s good news story – has broken the mould again. Not only is the country globally acclaimed for measures such as the banning of polythene plastic bags (a blight on the landscape elsewhere on the continent), but it is attempting to reverse environmental degradation and integrate rural community livelihood diversification into biodiversity conservation in this newly proclaimed protected area covering a total of 3 558 hectares (8 792 acres) of biodiversity-rich Albertine Rift forest. The Albertine Rift, which stretches from north of the Rwenzori Mountains southwards, and which Rwanda straddles, is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots on the African continent. Tens of thousands of years of changing climate have allowed the evolutionary radiation of thousands of plant and animal species, some of which are endemic and occur nowhere else in the world. For example of the nearly 300

butterflies like this scalloped castor are abundant in the forests

golden monkeys are of particular conservation importance

i certainly wasn’t prepared the first time a Chimpanzee shattered the peaceful morning forest air from the canopy above my head. The sheer volume and emotion in the shrieks assaulted my senses as I crept along a forest trail in a little known relict patch of forest called Gishwati behind the two chimpanzee researchers ahead of me.

We’d left the nearby village of Kinninhira on foot before dawn and as we’d entered the forest the rising sun had started the birds off on their dawn chorus: Birdsong rose from all quarters and mixed into a morning symphony. It was idyllic, just the three of us walking in what seemed to be a pristine, healthy forest alive with birds and myriad other life. Idyllic, that is, until the peace was torn apart by the morning advertising and contact calls of the chimps we were searching for. Shrill, piercing screeches rang out from various trees around us with almost demonic intensity as the callers reached a crescendo that demanded that all forest residents recognize the area as theirs alone. We’d reached their nests and roost site from the night before and from our position 25m below were now being treated to a dawn chorus of a different kind. It was quite something that display and in the intervening years I’ve thought of those chimps

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mammal species found here more than 30 are endemic. For the 900 birds species some 35 are endemic. Many of these occur in Rwanda, and indeed in Gishwati-Mukura, and it is no exaggeration to say that as it is restored and regenerated that this new national park has the potential to become globally significant. Beyond the small Chimpanzee population of Gishwati other primates found in the forest are the Golden Monkey and the L’Hoest’s Monkey as well as a currently unidentified nocturnal galago. The Golden Monkey, an endangered subspecies, is of particular conservation importance. Aside from the Virunga Massif, Gishwati is the only place in the world where this unique primate survives. There are also no fewer than 15 Albertine Rift endemic bird species found in Gishwati-Mukura; colourful jewels like the Blue-headed Sunbird and Rwenzori Turaco, as well as more drab species like

biosphere approach is being carried out around the protected area and in the buffer zone in particular by the Rwanda Environmental Management Agency (REMA). It is critical for the new national park’s long term sustainability that neighbouring rural communities see tangible benefits from the continued existence of the two forest patches … benefits that already come from ecosystem services such as the unpolluted, year round water sources, pollination and air quality, but which in the future must include benefits that are planned from ecotourism and other sustainable development. This is a goal towards which the employees of the now defunct Great Ape Trust who worked in the area of Gishwati between 2008 and 2011 have been striving for some time. Organised under the Forest of Hope Association (FHA) since January 2012, this local grassroots NGO has achieved some fantastic successes in local community engagement and forest protection over the past four and a half years.

Grauer’s Rush Warbler which is regarded as endangered by the IUCN. More than the treasure chest of fauna and flora hidden in the depths of Gishwati-Mukura’s forests, Rwanda’s newest national park equally offers a rare opportunity to reconnect with the tranquility of nature as well as being a critical provider of ecosystem services like water. The Pfunda and Sebeya Rivers drain the Gishwati sector and are critical for downstream livelihoods and electricity generation all the way through to the Rubavu District on Lake Kivu. The Mukura sector straddles the CongoNile Divide and several smaller rivers flow west into Lake Kivu and thence to the Congo River, while the majority of its watershed finds its way east into the Satinsyi and Mwongo Rivers, joining the Nyabarongo and flowing past Kigali all the way to Akagera and then into the Nile River system from Lake Victoria. These waters are thus of national and international importance. The Gishwati-Mukura renaissance is backed financially by the Rwanda government and the World Bank’s LAFREC project (Landscape Approach to Forest Restoration and Conservation). Already a holistic

Working closely with local government at various levels from district to cell, FHA managed to help stem the degradation of the forest through the employment of local ecoguards and through regular engagement with local people … those living adjacent to the forest and suffering the occasional raids of their crops by various primates from the forest. Indeed, FHA’s main activities are conservation education, mitigating crop raiding, improving local livelihoods and facilitating research on the biodiversity of the Gishwati. To date 13 different school eco-clubs have been established and participate in annual competitions and other projects, and FHA works with ten different local cooperatives to improve the quality and marketing of their products. A further three community groups are being coached in developing tourism-orientated experiences and services. We visited the friendly ladies of a crafting cooperative and were impressed with the items on offer, and enjoyed the explanation and demonstration of the use of local medicinal plants by traditional herbalists. As yet there is no tourist accommodation around either Gishwati or Mukura Forests and it is not yet possible to visit the forests themselves. This will soon change though and it is a change that will no doubt be welcomed by both the local communities and the vociferous chimpanzees!

even over its small area, gishwati still hides a number of mysteries. we were regarded with some curiosity by the chimps from high up in the tree tops

GISHWATI-MUKURA BY NUMBERS • total size: 3,558 hectares • gishwati sector: 1,570 hectares

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Make up! Only meant for the ladies? By Belyse Umwali makeup is an art. So the cultural importance is primordial. People use creativity, colors and textures to express feelings and emotions we see in nature and humans through make up. “It is like a painting but on an alive cloth “. Makeup is actually an ornament to our bodies like clothes or jewelry, scarifications, piercings and tattoos. Our body is our first way to express ourselves. So wearing makeup or not, whether soft or strong is not just a habit, instead it truly expresses something about yourself and that makes it a form of communication. And none other than Ivan Mugemanyi and Diane Ndamukunda could have enlightened me better on certain make up aspects, they created tamiim beauty studio a space where you can find personalized services that can meet any of your desires and needs about makeup. From a onetime makeover to a one on one lesson, their job is to find the right formula to help you enhance your inner beauty or help you with the tips and tricks to reveal the most beautiful version of yourself. Their journey began when they attended their first make up class back in 2012 with a private teacher from the famous Make Up For Ever Academy. From there on, they practiced their skills intensively with many photoshoots from little private projects to big collaboration with magazines like Vanity Teen and international models like Leila Ndabirabe. In 2013, they joined a big community of Mac cosmetics makeup artists, where they had the opportunity to train their techniques on different faces, skin types and tones. They focused on one aspect of the beauty field and perfected their knowledge about it, and later on they were able to build and bring opportunities and diversity to the makeup industry in Brussels.

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Ivan and Diane strongly believes that everyone looks much better with makeup, since Its very personal because what you see in the mirror is clearly never the same thing people are going to see when they look at you, it’s just matter of reevaluating through each person’s eyes (whether female or male) The importance of wearing makeup . The amount of studies proving the positive psychological effect of wearing makeup and perfume are countless. And how taking care of yourself physically makes you feel better mentally. Whether you like a strong, bold look for every day or a very soft « powder and mascara only » look, that is totally up to you. But what is universal is that, as much as you feel comfortable wearing it, it makes you feel more confident. If you use Instagram or social media in general you have noticed that the makeup for men trend is growing bigger and bigger. Makeup has always been a form of art that can be used by both females and males, it is part of the evolution and make up for men can scare today as much as shaving foam was a revolution back in the days. Make up has always existed and applied by both male and female. Back in the 17th, 18th century occidental men used to powder their face, blush their cheeks and wear wigs. In Ethiopia, the Omo’s paint their faces as a traditional symbol. Antique Egyptians were wearing a lot of khôl and eye makeup. Today, men are more and more taking care of themselves, with all this metro sexual movement, the (r) evolution is on and soon people won’t even talk about it anymore. On the other hand make up has always had a closer relationship to women than men, this is probably one of the consequences of our patriarchal society, where women have to be beautiful because that’s their job. This comes more into consideration to define who women are than men. Make up on women is more socially accepted today and there is this glamorous connotation linked with makeup that transforms it more into a gender habit than a healthy process.

Three make up items should no woman leave home without? It would be Mascara, lip balm and her smile

On the other hand make up has always had a closer relationship to women than men, this is probably one of the consequences of our patriarchal society, where women have to be beautiful because that’s their job.

What tamiim beauty call makeup are also things as simple as a BB cream. And when men are presenting on TV or doing photo shoots, they have makeup on. and Makeup artists just like Ivan and Diane uses it to enhance men’s features, even their skin tone. Makeup is important to men as much as it is for women , for example men should use Anything that will refresh their skin and get rid of the “tired face” as a start, but also according to their needs, they can mattify their skin with a primer, give their face a very natural tan with a tinted moisturizer if they have a very pale skin tone, and also use a gel or concealer to help with the bags under the eyes.

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One make up/beauty item that men should use on a daily basis? Anything helping with their skin. Rather a BB cream, or cc cream, shine killer primer or a brightening one. It is an easy step for a maximum effect with a natural result. Ivan and Diane finds that the most common and frequent beauty mistake people make is not “listening” to what your own face is telling you. It is very important to have a good look at yourselves and understand your own needs, regarding your face shape or skin type, instead of persisting in doing something that is not working for you either by habit or by imitation. So the understanding is a very important part.

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And the most important beauty advice they would give is to mainly focus on what you mostly like on you, in order to enhance it and show how beautiful it is instead of being obsessed hiding what you dislike. By focusing on what you like to wear, there is always a chance that what you like will perfectly suit you good. There is no restriction, or universal rule. It is always matter of compromising between your taste, and how you’d look. For tamiim beauty makeup is a revelation not a transformation, so everyone should all know how to reveal their inner beauty. Makeup on a regular basis and on the glamorous way that Ivan and Diane sees it, should be reserved to an age when you have the maturity to understand it from yourself. It definitely shouldn’t be suggested or use as a claim for attention.

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Teta Diana S’apprête à conquérir le monde avec son nouvel album Teta Diana est une jeune chanteuse Rwandaise de 24 ans connue pour ses reprises de classiques du folk rwandais et de chansons des légendaires musiciennes rwandaises Anonciata (Kamariza) et Cécile Kayirebwe mais aussi pour ses différents singles à succès. By Davy Ingabire

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son single le plus récent, VELO (LOVE en verlan) fait l’unanimité auprès du grand public depuis quelques mois, c’est une des chansons les plus jouées sur les radios et dans les clubs et sa vidéo a déjà était visionnée plusieurs milliers de fois sur Youtube. Forte de ce succès, la chanteuse s’apprête à sortir son tout premier album studio.

La carrière de Teta a pris la direction contraire à la normale car, sans album, elle s’est déjà produite dans différents pays comme la Suède, la Hollande, les Etats-Unis, le Sénégal pour n’en citer que cela. Aujourd’hui l’interprète de Velo choisit un chemin plus conventionnel avec la sortie de son tout premier album qui est prévue au courant de cette année 2016, produit par Aaron Tunga et qui sera distribué au niveau international par AFRICORI.

Lorsque je l’ai contactée pour nous parler de ce projet, l’artiste revenait de Dakar et prenait l’avion le lendemain pour les Etats-Unis; juste avant une session studio, armée de son habituelle bonne humeur, elle a pris le temps de répondre à quelques questions : Tu travailles actuellement sur ton prochain album. A quoi nous attendre sur ce projet ? C’est mon tout premier album, il contiendra 10 chansons, peut-être plus (rires), il y aura celles que les gens connaissent déjà ainsi que de nouvelles compositions. J’ai le privilège de travailler avec le grand Aaron Tunga, je pense que le produit vous plaira (rires) Tu viens également de signer un contrat de distribution digitale à l’échelle internationale avec AFRICORI, que représente ce partenariat pour toi ? Oui, c’est un contrat qui va surement me permettre de m’ouvrir beaucoup plus au monde, la représentante d’Africori dans la région m’a contactée et c’est de là que tout est parti.Ma musique se distribuait de manière très limitée principalement au niveau local, maintenant que les plateformes digitales prennent de plus en plus de place, de n’importe quel coin du monde chacun pourra avoir accès à ma musique, ce sera Ça le rôle de AFRICORI selon notre accord. C’est du business, j’avance et ils avancent, je pense que c’est le moment de commencer à investir dans ce genre de contrat car dans 2 ou 3 ans les gens achèteront de plus en plus la musique surtout ici dans la région et en Afrique en général et nous pourrons enfin toucher de l’argent venant directement de nos œuvres. La sortie d’un album est souvent suivie d’activités promotionnelles, à quoi le public devrait s’attendre de ta part ? (rires) Plein de choses ! (elle prend le temps de réflechir) Je suis déjà très active sur les réseaux sociaux et c’est plutôt pratique pour la promotion de ma musique, Africori aura aussi une grande part à jouer dans la promotion de ce disque. Bien évidemment, je compte faire des concerts au pays et ailleurs, je m’investis beaucoup sur ce disque et j’ai vraiment pris mon temps pour le préparer donc je m’assurerai qu’il parvienne à un maximum de gens. J’ai une grande liste de choses à faire, vous verrez. Quel regard portes-tu sur l’industrie musicale rwandaise actuelle ? Peut-on en vivre ? (Songeuse) Elle avance ! Rapidement même ! Oui, on peut en vivre, je me donne moi-même en exemple (rires). Quels sont les trois choses qui constituent la clé de la réussite en musique, selon toi ? Etre original, Bosser fort, Rester soi-même (avec le succès, Ça peut être difficile, mais c’est possible). Tu voyages souvent, quelle tenue préfères-tu porter lorsque tu prends l’avion ? Je mets toujours des jeans avec un t-shirt et des sandales. Je m’assure de garder dans mon sac à main un tricot ou une veste qui me tient au chaud en cas de besoin. Quels sont ces trois objets que tu ne peux jamais laisser derrière lorsque tu voyages ? Mon téléphone + mon ordinateur, Ma lotion, et Mon sourire (rires) Laquelle de tes chansons dédies-tu à nos lecteurs ? La plus récente : VELO. Je vous envoie plein d’amour.

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The Growing Importance of MICE in Real Estate The Meetings, Incentives Conferences and Events (MICE) industry is a vital part of Rwanda’s tourism sector. But one wonders how these billions of dollars invested have translated into pocket dollars especially because we can only host as many high profile events in a year. However, we seem to be We are on the right path if the last 12 months only are anything to go by. Rwanda has successfully hosted the prestigious WEF Africa, the Annual meets of the Africa Development Bank, INTERPOL, ITU’s Transform Africa, to name but a few. Hot on the heels of these events is the all-important Africa Union Summit and clearly the sky is the limit. All these meetings have put smiles on faces of service providers in the industries of hospitality, transport and entertainment. The good news is that there is more in the offing. We must all be relieved that the magnificent Kigali Convention Center and the adjacent Radisson Blu Hotel is finally coming to fruition after several years of waiting and hundreds of millions of dollars spent.

By Charles Haba Government of Rwanda has invested heavily in MICE through various projects including the beautification of Kigali City, increase of Rwandair fleet and routes, expansion of the airport, hotels, roads and much more. One particular eye-catching investment is the iconic Kigali Convention Center.

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This is one project that has fiercely disrupted property prices in the areas surrounding it. From the time the project broke ground in 2012, property prices have shot up a whooping 400%. Now that is just one example of how MICE tourism has affected real estate. Another area to look at is the opportunities that have been created by the meetings. In the very recent past, Kigali’s night life has been less busy city compared to her neighbours’. Stories were told of how visiting MICE delegates

unwillingly travelled back home with their stipends simply because there was nowhere to spend. Gladly, this is coming to pass and I am reliably informed self-policing has taken over as the new approach towards combating the infamous noise-pollution buzz. The impact of this is that rental prices have shot up in the entertainment hubs of Remera and Kimihurura as many properties can now be turned into trendy pubs, restaurants and hang-out joints, tapping MICE dollars without worry. These MICE dollars have also made many developers awaken their dormant projects. Whereas many a hotel have been suffering with occupancy levels especially during off season for tourists, meetings and conferences know no season. Kigali is now alive with constructions sites of boutique hotels, serviced apartments and other similar properties.

The appetite from lenders to also finance this real estate sector also seems to have whetted - to MICE. MICE tourism is not about hit and run. As people flow into the country to attend meetings or participate in conferences, they should be able to see the opportunities Rwanda has to offer and set up shop here or return more often. This means that they need premises to work from, places to live, spots to have memorable fun and ultimately properties to purchase. Should at least 5% of the participants at each meeting decide to set up shop in Rwanda or become a frequent visitor, then that particular meeting would be deemed a great success. But let me take you back to the trickledown effect and take an example of a taxi driver that works at the airport. Assuming this hardworking cabbie was renting a one-bedroom house in Kanombe in 2015 as he was saving to buy a plot of land to eventually build his home in 7 years, the story is about to change. If the current trend is to continue, Christmas, for this guy, may come in June delivered by MICE. Not only does he stand a chance of buying the plot earlier, but probably also make a handsome deposit on the upcoming estate in Busanza â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s near his place of work. If such anticipated opportunities will come to the cab driver to climb onto the property ladder, imagine the next developer will be your hotel manager. As the first stop for property inquiries, Real Estate agents need to read the MICE forecast and have deals at their finger tips for Rwandahas opened a sea of opportunities to be seized by even poor swimmers. Charles is the Managing Director of Century Real Estate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a leading property firm in Rwanda (www.centuryrwanda.com)

Prendre le bus à Kigali, une aventure qui en vaut le détour Par Davy Ingabire ce n’était pas la première

fois que je venais à Kigali mais je n’avais jamais pris le bus avant, cette fois-ci je comptais rester plus longtemps et j’avais été prévenu que le bus, est le moyen de transport en commun le moins couteux pour se déplacer dans cette ville».

C’est en début de soirée, nous sortons du 4G Square au centre-ville et pour nous rendre à Remera, c’est enfin l’occasion de prendre le bus à Kigali, on se dirige vers la gare, heureusement je porte quelque chose de confortable, dans la ville d’où je viens, entrer dans un bus aux heures de pointe est tout un combat.

C’est un grand bus, nous y entrons tous et quelques places restent disponibles, donc nous devons attendre qu’il soit rempli. Ces bus sont vraiment spacieux, « ils peuvent contenir plus de 100 personnes » me confie un de mes amis, certains des passagers sont assis tandis que d’autres (dont mon groupe) restent debout. Les minibus sont de plus en plus rares en ville à Kigali, même ceux qu’on y aperçoit viennent de districts périphériques à la ville. Depuis aout 2013, la mairie de Kigali a annoncé sa volonté de réorganiser les transports publics en privilégiant des bus plus grands et plus élégants. Que faire en attendant qu’on ne soit au complet ? Allez un selfie, deux, trois, et profitons de ce WiFi 4G pour partager sur les réseaux sociaux en deux clics « share », « instagram », c’est en ligne ! Le bus est presque rempli, je me tourne vers l’entrée du devant où j’aperçois un des passagers faire passer une carte devant un petit engin. On m’explique que pour certains bus, on peut se procurer une carte prépayée et ainsi éviter de sortir son porte-monnaie à chaque fois qu’on prend le bus. Ces cartes sont une des initiatives du KLab où des jeunes férus de nouvelles technologies se rassemblent régulièrement pour penser à de nouvelles façons d’exploiter la technologie. Le bus démarre, je perds un peu l’équilibre mais je me rattrape sur un des poignets pendant sur le haut du bus. Et c’est parti !

tip for a traveller: visit the brand new museum of the environment near the bralirwa depot and try the local food such as sambaza (a small sardine-like fish introduced from lake tanganyika in the 1950s) and lake kivu tilapia

Nous y voilà ! « Pourquoi tous ces gens font la queue, il y a un guichet de banque tous près ? » ai-je demandé à Yann mon ami, environ 50 personnes se tiennent patiemment sur une ligne sans se bousculer ni tenter de couper la ligne, ils attendent le bus. Quelle discipline ! Nous nous positionnons juste à la fin de la ligne. Tout autour, de gros panneaux indiquant la destination de chaque bus et de petits restaurants, magasins et alimentations, il n’y a pas moyen de se perdre ni de s’ennuyer. « 18h30 est une heure de pointe, c’est pour Ça qu’il y a beaucoup de monde, mais dès que notre bus vient nous partirons tous » me répond Yann. Un gros bus vert passe et j’entends la dame devant moi dire à son amie « dans celuilà, il y a un Wi-fi gratuit ». En effet, depuis février 2016, la première phase visant à équiper tous les bus desservant la municipalité de Kigali d’une connexion internet gratuite a été lancé ; 487 bus ont été équipés d’une connexion 4G accessible à chaque passager. La classe ! Ce que les anglophones appellent une « Smart town to be » !

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East African Tennis Stars Serve Up a Storm at Continental Games A new generation of East African tennis players is showing what it means to be successful with incredible performances at the recent African Junior Championships in South Africa. Aged as young as 11 and already competing at the continental level, there is no doubt the future of the sport is very bright. four years ago, a group of twelve boys and girls were selected to be the first recruits of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) East African Training Centre, the first of its kind in the region. The centre is the brainchild of the ITF Regional Director, Thierry Ntwali, and other like-minded individuals. They had the vision of bringing together the best tennis players in East Africa and having a place where their skills, education and overall discipline as well-rounded sportsmen and women would be catered for by accomplished professionals.

The group began their training at the Entente Sportif de Bujumbura club under Coaches Francis Rogoi and Hassani Murisho, who are still in charge today. The centre is now temporarily located in Nairobi.

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Today, the work the centre has done for tennis in the region and across the continent is clear for all to see. The results have been coming in, thick and fast. The recently completed 39th Edition of the African Junior Championships in Pretoria, South Africa is a testament to and reward for the hard work that Ntwali and his team of coaches and staff have put in. The ITF East African Training Centre sent a contingent of six players from its ranks to the championships including: • • • • • •

Celestine Avomo Ella (Gabon) Aisha Niyonkuru (Burundi) Hoziane Kitambala (Burundi) Fabrice Tuyishime (Rwanda) Ryan Ateto Randiek (Kenya) Angela Nyangweso Okutoyi (Kenya)

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There were significant results for the centre’s players in South Africa with two performances standing head and shoulders above their colleagues and impressing many from across the continent. One of these was the brilliant performance of Ryan Ateto Randiek in the 14 & Under Singles and Doubles. He brought great pride and affirmed the hard work that is in progress at the centre. Randiek qualified from the pool stages of a tough initial round to reach the last sixteen where he beat Côte d’Ivoire’s Eliakim Coulibaly in three gruelling sets. In his quarter final, Randiek faced Moroccan Elyes Marouani who is also from a similar centre in North Africa. He beat Marouani in two sets to move into the semi finals where he had a great chance of moving into the final, but a niggling injury led to a three set loss to Nigeria’s Mickael Osewa. Randiek, partnering with eventual singles winner Damien Laporte of the Seychelles, reached the final of the Doubles but unfortunately had to concede due to his injury. Laporte trained with the centre on a recent trip to Nairobi and on three previous occasions in Bujumbura. A second tour de force was Aisha Niyonkuru in the Girls 14 & Under where she played some of her best tennis to

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reach the Singles final. Niyonkuru beat Rochelle Piennar of South Africa in the last sixteen before saving three match points to beat Kenyan Sneha Kotecha in three tough sets to earn a last four slot. There, she went ahead to defeat another South African, Lara van der Merwe. Niyonkuru’s impressive run was stopped by eventual winner Makalya Loubser from South Africa in the final.

the youngest player at the centre. Signs of a great improvement were there to see when she played against players three years her senior and competed on the same level. The centre is also proud to have offered training services to three-time ITF title winner and the winner of the Girls Singles 16 & Under in South Africa, Sada Nahimana from Burundi.

The team performed well with other good results in the Girls 16 & Under Doubles where the centre’s Celestine Avomo Ella and Mauritian Zara Lennon went all the way to the final only to lose to Moroccan opposition.

These remarkable results show that the sky is the limit for tennis in the region. It can only get better as the ITF Training Centre seeks to grow the sport in East Africa through training players and inviting coaches to learn from their colleagues and impart knowledge to others. We congratulate East Africa’s rising tennis star and look forward to seeing them rise up the rankings.

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yogaswari Bringing the Ancient Indian Spiritual Art of Yoga to Rwanda Follow the journey of the AZAHAR Foundation team as they teach Yoga to school students and community groups in Rwanda for the first time. Through their passion for this ancient art, Yogeswari & Jeanine are bringing a different kind of peace to the land of a thousand hills.

By Yogeswari & Jeanine Munyeshuli a Friday. After briefly touching down in Kigali, we are whisked away and driven through the lush, green fields and banana plantations to Rwamagana in the Eastern Province and the location of Agahozo Shalom’s campus. Eunice Umubyeyi, an impressive young graduate of the school accompanies us. At Agahozo Shalom, we are welcomed in an enormous dining hall by the bustling, high energy and enthusiasm of 600 young people and Jean-Claude, the executive director and a powerful father figure to all. Dinner is plain food, vegetarian, and there is plenty for everyone. Most of the vegetables are grown on campus. Friday is a special evening, because it is Village Time, where the high-school students have an opportunity to share their talents, ranging from comedy and dancing to music in a large outdoor amphitheater. The atmosphere is charged, festive, supportive and filled with laughter and applause. Later, we are invited to observe two debate teams, who are intelligently preparing for a competition. The subject is whether or not Rwanda should continue to receive foreign aid, and it is obvious that we are witnessing exceptionally conscious young leaders in the making.

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The next morning, it is still dark when we make our way to the balcony of the dining hall amidst birdcalls and the misty country air. Dozens of students are assembling there; curious about the yoga class we are about to teach. The Asanas (body postures) are still new to them. They are more used to moving their bodies in sports and traditional dance forms, but they love the community effort, our hands-on assists and the peace and silence they obtain by going within. Although Yoga is an ancient practice that has its origins in India, the cultural difference is bridged by the rhythms and gentle sounds of Rwandan musician Cécile Kayirebwa and that a Rwandan is teaching, both in English and Kinyarwanda. Yoga is designed to bring about wellbeing in the body and mind, balancing strong emotions and strengthening love and compassion towards others, regardless of cultural or

spiritual background. This powerful discipline has therefore been called the “Architecture of Peace”. Agahozo Shalom is a high school for boys and girls from difficult backgrounds on a beautiful hillside outside of Kigali. Ann Heyman, an American Jewish philanthropist, founded it. The approach of the school is holistic and influenced by life on a Kibbutz, which very much resembles life on a Yogic Ashram in India. There are approximately 600 students who live in “families” where they are taught social responsibility, working in service and are empowered artistically and intellectually. The heads of the families are mostly women who are widowed or lost their children in the

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celebrate their sisterhood, to bring more peace and love into their families and communities, and to accept that they actually still can do a “sport” after the age of 25. During the week, we also have a meeting with representatives of the Imbuto Foundation and discuss the possibility of offering Yoga classes for young women who were orphaned during the genocide. We also teach one class for the general public at Art Masala in Kigali, as it is equally important for political and business leaders to understand the effects of Yoga on peacebuilding, both at a personal and a social level. Genocide against the Tutsi. Its holistic approach makes it a particularly fertile ground for a Yogic and peace education. After spending the rest of the weekend in Nyungwe National Park, the oldest protected mountain rainforest in Africa, we are back in Kigali – now teaching daily Yoga classes for the leadership academy of Indego Africa. The first group is young people who are being trained in traditional crafts and basic business skills; the second group is women who are already working in cooperatives, weaving beautiful baskets or sewing. It is very touching for us to be received with great respect, enthusiasm and joyful welcome songs and dances. Here, having the ability to teach in Kinyarwanda is even more important. The older group has suffered through the Genocide and carries the scars of these painful memories in their body and psyche. In addition, repetitive physical work is taxing for their bodies. Many are reporting that after practicing simple Yoga postures, their pain has ceased and their breathing has improved. Yoga gives them a new, playful approach to be with each other, to

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There were many highlights during our stay in Rwanda, no doubt, but spending our last day with mountain gorillas in the wild in the Virunga National Park was the crown of all crowns. It was a difficult hike up through the jungle, through nettles and thorns to an altitude of over 3,000 m (12,000 ft.), when suddenly the younger male of the family barreled out of a bush at full speed. This was the first visit for Yogeswari. She recalls feeling transported out of this world, into another plane of existence. Her breath stopped, tears came... And yet, it shouldn’t be like this; it is only so because the wild has now become such a rarity on this planet. But there we are, totally overwhelmed by the magnificence of these peaceful wild creatures. A team of very knowledgeable and compassionate guides led us to the Susa family. They know how to communicate with them through vocal sounds. Be it with a mischievous toddler or a majestic silverback, each close encounter is magical. Every visit to the mountain gorillas always feels like a first time, a renewed awe in the beauty of the wild natural world. Over the last 22 years, remarkable efforts have been made to protect the environment and the number of this extremely endangered species is beginning to slowly increase in number again. With a little good-will and effort on our part, hope is at least a possibility. Murakoze! Yogeswari & Jeanine

About AZAHAR

azahar foundation is a non-profit organization, with a mission to promote peace building through Yoga, meditation and the arts and supporting disciplines, such as non-violent communication, conflict-resolution, youth leadership and women’s empowerment. It aims to serve people who would normally lack access to Yoga, mainly in post-conflict zones and in developing countries. It also facilitates career opportunities for individuals who see their vocation in Yoga, the arts or related disciplines, and aims to promote international exchange. Its pilot project has been developing in Cambodia since 2007, followed by a second project in Rwanda, which began in 2015. AZAHAR Foundation is building its presence in Rwanda through Yoga, but is working for a comprehensive peace curriculum, tailored to the cultural and socio-political specificities of Rwanda.

Rwanda’s journey of recovery is full of lessons that can benefit Cambodia and which can inspire many more people around the world. Yogeswari is the founder and president of AZAHAR Foundation. A former dancer and choreographer, she

now teaches Jivamukti Yoga around the world. She is from Switzerland, but has been based in New York for most of her adult life. Jeanine Munyeshuli Barbé is a board member of AZAHAR Foundation and the director of its project in Rwanda. She teaches Jivamukti Yoga in Geneva, Switzerland, and is originally from Rwanda.

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Saving Lives:

Rwanda Military Hospital Healthcare is essential for everyone – young or old. At some point in our lives, we will all depend on doctors, nurses and specialists to keep us healthy. In Rwanda, huge investments have been made in the people and facilities to do just that. One shining example is the Rwanda Military Hospital located in Kigali. By Usher Komugisha built almost 50 years ago, the Rwanda Military Hospital (RMH) has evolved from providing treatment to the military and their immediate families to a place where patients from all walks of life receive world-class treatment and trusted care. The medical facility, located near the Kigali International Airport, expanded its care to civilians in 1994. The Government of National Unity (formed after the Genocide against the Tutsi) took this decision to ensure survivors received the medical care they needed and deserved. This also benefited the broader population, enhanced civil-military relations and fostered confidence in post-conflict peace-building initiatives.

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Hospital came in to provide healthcare services to survivors,” explains Public Relations Officer Sonia Kalibagiza. Today, the hospital offers a broad range of services – from the treatment of common ailments and injuries to more specialised care. This includes paediatrics, general medicine, orthopaedics, obstetrics, internal medicine, dermatology, dental, radiology, ENT, rehabilitation services, psychiatry and clinical psychology as well as ophthalmology and general surgery. The hospital also offers counselling services for genocide survivors dealing with trauma. Thanks to the hard work of the management, doctors and nurses of the hospital, it has become a modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment. It is now a referral hospital boasting 34 specialists,

Comment l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda est en train de transformer les vies Par Usher Komugisha 50 ans, l’hôpital Militaire du Rwanda a évolué de ses services aux militaires et leurs familles immédiates depuis sa construction en 1968 aux services qu’il rend aujourd’hui à 80% de civils inscrits dans le registre de patients. FR

300 nurses as well as 85 general practitioners and residents. The hospital has a total of 708 staff and it is in a process of expanding its bed capacity from 250 to 500. Marie Grace Mukarukundo, from Kamonyi District, is a patient who receives regularly treatment for heart disease at the hospital. “I am given top quality care here at the hospital. I appreciate Dr Gonza and the entire medical staff who take very good care of me. Whenever I have a problem, I come and they give me medicine and my situation gets better. It is a good hospital. I do not know where I would be if I wasn’t coming here for treatment,” says Grace. Rwanda Military Hospital also takes its commitment to care beyond the gates of the facility. Since 2012, the hospital has carried out free consultations and surgeries during Medical Army Week, usually held in June leading up to Liberation Day on July 4 – the anniversary of the liberation of Kigali in 1994 by the Rwandan Patriotic Army. Medical Army Week offers specialised services to people in the remotest areas where treatment from specialists, mostly stationed in cities and regional centres, would otherwise be difficult to attain. “We conducted a survey and used the data to determine which districts had been partiularly affected. We started with Nyaruguru in the Southern Province then moved on to others,” explains Kalibagiza. “Whenever we discover that people need complex surgery, we transfer them

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Après le Génocide de 1994 perpétré contre les Tutsi, le Gouvernement du FPR à travers son Ministère de la Défense (MINADEF) a lancé une politique visant à améliorer les relations positives entre civils et militaires et à parrainer la confiance dans des initiatives post conflit pour le retour à la paix. Des civils comme Grâce Mukarukundo, 20 ans, originaire du district de Kamonyi dit qu’elle parcourt 40 km jusqu’à l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda pour obtenir un traitement contre sa maladie du cœur. « Je reçois un traitement de première qualité ici à l’hôpital et pour être honnête, j’apprécie Dr. Gonza et toute l’équipe médicale qui prend soin de moi. Lorsque j’ai un problème, je me présente et ils me donnent des médicaments et ma situation s’améliore. C’est un bon hôpital. Je ne sais pas où je serais si je devais ne pas venir ici pour me faire soigner, » déclare Mukarukundo. David Niyotwizera, 20 ans, originaire de Rwamagana dans la Province de l’Est ne trouve pas d’inconvénient à prendre un bus public pendant 45 minutes pour se faire soigner car à l’hôpital il bénéficie en général d’un bon service destiné au client ainsi qu’un traitement approprié. Il s’est rendu à l’Hopital Militaire du Rwanda depuis le début de cette année. L’établissement moderne équipé selon les règles de l’art a déjà été transformé en un hôpital de référence fier de 34 spécialiste, 85 généralistes et internes aussi bien que de 300 infirmières et 708 employés et d’une capacité de 250 lits actuellement en phase d’expansion pour la doubler et atteindre celle de 500. L’établissement militaire implanté sur 11 hectares a ouvert ses portes à tout public en 1994 et a depuis lors soigné les survivants en commençant par leurs blessures fraîches au cours des 100 horribles jours jusqu’à la chirurgie sur leurs cicatrices et en traitant leur traumatisme et faisant depuis des contrôles de santé à travers le pays durant toute l’année.

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to our facility in Kigali and perform the surgery for free. This has boosted the health of Rwandans and enhanced the trust people have in their military.” Over the last four years, more than 10,000 people have benefited from Medical Army Week. To date, 27 out of 30 districts have been covered with Gicumbi, Muhanga and Ngororero districts set to receive visits from the hospital teams this year. The strength of the Rwanda Military Hospital is not only due to excellent facilities, but also the capacity and commitment of the team. The Ministry of Defence has invested heavily in training and the medical personnel at the hospital are among the best in the country. As a result, the Rwanda Military Hospital has many of the sole specialists in country. Dr Charles Furaha is the only plastic surgeon, Dr Pacific Mugenzi is the only radiation-oncologist and Dr Fabien Ntaganda is the only hematho-oncologist. To further bridge gaps in the country’s medical services, the hospital has partnered with King Faisal Hospital, another referral hospital in Kigali, to offer several specialists twice a week. In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration medical certification requirements, Rwanda Military Hospital has also partnered with the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) to establish a world-class clinic at the Kigali International Airport. Staff from the hospital are now available 24/7 to provide emergency services. “RCAA came to us seeking to set up an airport clinic and we have since worked with them to offer medical services at the airport. In fact, it was our staff who conducted Ebola screening at the airport last year and we continue to ensure the best medical services at the airport whenever we’re called upon,” says Kalibagiza. Outside the country, Rwanda Military Hospital deploys doctors, nurses, and paramedics in peacekeeping mission areas where Rwanda Defence Forces are deployed. The hospital recently established a Level Two Plus hospital in the Central African Republic and will soon establish two more Level Two Plus hospitals in other peacekeeping areas. Clinical research is also undertaken by the hospital to improve patient health outcomes and the global knowledge base. One outstanding result of this clinical research is the introduction of a new circumcision technique referred to as Prepex. The technique was developed by Rwanda Military Hospital in collaboration with CircMedTech and is bloodless, requiring no anaesthesia or stitches. It has been endorsed as one of the best ways to prevent the contraction and transition of HIV in men. Looking to the future, the hospital plans to acquire modern diagnostic capabilities including CT Scan, MRI and mammography facilities. In addition, it will also establish a modern cancer and cardiac facility and a high-tech radiotherapy centre that will be the first of its kind in the region. The work of the women and men at the Rwanda Military Hospital is saving lives – through both the treatment is provides at the hospital and in communities around the country. We salute these brave healthcare professionals and thank them for their service.

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« Il y avait une insuffisance en personnel médical pendant le Génocide perpétré contre les Tutsi en 1994 et même après et donc nous devions venir et fournir des services médicaux aux survivants, » explique Sonia Kalibagiza, la Chargée des Relations Publiques à l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda. L’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda a depuis 2012 fait des consultations et de la chirurgie gratuites à travers tout le pays au cours de la Semaine Médicale de l’Armée qui a lieu en Juin allant jusqu’au Jour de la Libération du 4 Juillet. Selon les statistiques, plus de 10.000 patients ont bénéficié de cet exercice au cours des quatre dernières années et selon Kalibagiza, 27 districts ont été couverts dont Gicumbi, Muhanga et Ngororero figurant sur le plan d’action de cette année. « Nous avons effectué une étude et utilisé les données pour déterminer les districts qui ont été

de l’Administration de l’Aviation Fédérale, l’Autorité de l’Aviation Civile en partenariat avec l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda a mettre sur pied une Clinique en Aéroport de classe internationale ouverte tous les 24 heures de chaque jour avec le personnel de l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda pour fournir des services d’urgence à tout moment. « L’Administration de l’Aviation Civile au Rwanda nous a contacté dans le but de mettre sur pied une Clinique d’Aéroport et dès lors nous avons travaillé avec elle en vue d’offrir des services médicaux à l’aéroport. En fait, l’année dernière, c’est notre personnel qui faisait le contrôle pour l’Ebola à l’aéroport et nous continuons à assurer les meilleurs services médicaux à l’aéroport en cas d’accident ou à tout moment sur demande. » mentionne Kalibagiza. En dehors du pays, l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda déploie des docteurs, des infirmières et des paramédicaux dans des missions de maintient de la paix là où les Forces de Défense du Rwanda sont déployées.

immensément affectés, nous avons donc commencé par Nyaruguru dans la Province du Sud et ensuite continué dans les autres, » explique Kalibagiza. Elle ajoute que la Semaine Médicale de l’Armée permet d’offrir des services médicaux spécialisés dans lees endroits les plus reculés où des patients auraient plutôt difficilement obtenu une telle attention de la part de spécialistes qui sont majoritairement dans les grandes villes. « Lorsque nous estimons qu’ils ont besoin de chirurgie, nous les transférons vers notre établissement à Kigali et faisons l’intervention gratuitement. Ceci a aidé à relever le statut médical de la population et a également amélioré la relation entre civils et militaires, » explique Kalibagiza. L’hôpital a offert également des services de conseils à la population en général en mettant à sa disposition des psychologues pour aider les survivants à gérer le traumatisme d’après-guerre. Le MINADEF a énormément investi dans l’amélioration des capacités et c’est la raison pour laquelle l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda dispose du meilleur personnel médical du pays, ce dont les autres hôpitaux dans et à l’extérieur du pays ont bénéficié. L’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda dispose de spécialistes uniques dans tout le pays dont le Docteur Charles Furaha comme unique Chirurgien Plasticien au Rwanda, le Docteur Pacifique Mugenzi comme Oncologiste de Radiations exclusif tandis que le Docteur Fabien Ntaganda est l’Hematho-Oncologiste solitaire dans le pays. Plus remarquablement, l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda en partenariat avec l’Hôpital King Faisal, un autre hôpital de référence à Kigali a offert plusieurs spécialistes pendant deux jours par semaine dans le but de combler le déficit en services médicaux offerts à travers le pays. En accord avec les exigences de certification médicale

Récemment, l’hôpital a établi un Hôpital de Niveau 2 Plus en République Centrafricaine et est prêt à en établir encore deux dans d’autres régions de maintien de la paix pour contribuer à la fournir de soins de santé. L’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda participe également à des recherches scientifiques dans l’objectif majeur d’améliorer les résultats du patient aussi bien que d’améliorer la base de connaissances mondiales. L’une des plus importantes recherches cliniques innovatrices a été l’introduction de la nouvelle technique de circoncision dénommée Prepex. La technique qui a été développée par l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda en collaboration avec une compagnie israélienne appelée CircMedTech est sans sang, sans anesthésie, sans points de suture et sans scène stérile. Elle a été reconnue comme l’une des meilleures dans la prévention du VIH/ SIDA. L’Hôpital a également offert des services de pédiatrie, de médecine générale, d’orthopédie, d’obstétrique, de médecine interne, de dermatologie, de dentisterie, de radiologie, ENT, de réhabilitation, de psychiatrie et de psychologie clinique ainsi que d’ophtalmologie et de chirurgie générale. L’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda est également entrain d’acquérir de capacités modernes de diagnostique comme le CT Scan, RMI et mammographie et a pour objectif d’acquérir un centre moderne du cancer ainsi qu’un établissement moderne de cardiologie et un centre de radiothérapie de haute technologie qui sera le premier du genre dans la région. L’obtention de l’accréditation de l’hôpital et également la construction d’un super hôpital de spécialisations figurent sur la liste des choses à faire de l’hôpital dans un futur proche et un partenariat entre l’Hôpital Militaire du Rwanda et SevenHills Hospital, l’un des fournisseurs de services de santé les plus grands du monde a été établi en Mars.

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Brussels Eat: Le Temps des Tartines on Rue de Midi is an excellent option for both breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the English breakfast special, fresh salads, and filling sandwiches. Make sure to try some of their fresh pastries and bread, also available for take-away.

Mangez: Au Temps des Tartines sur la Rue du Midi. C’est l’endroit parfait pour le petit déjeuner et le déjeuner. Profitez du petit déjeuner anglais spécial, des salades fraîches, des sandwiches garnis et n’oubliez pas d’essayer leurs gâteaux et pains frais, que vous pourrez également emporter.

Sleep: Ideal for both short and long term stays, Suite Home Stéphanie offers five different types of suites and apartments, including the two-floor maisonettes. The apartment hotel is reasonably priced, conveniently located near public transit, and fully furnished with new appliances.

Logez: A Suite Home Stéphanie pour un long ou un long séjour, Il dispose de cinq différents types de suites et appartements y compris des maisonnettes à deux étages. Cet hôtel-appartements situé à proximité des transports publics est complètement meublé, dispose de nouveaux appareils haut de gamme et est à un prix raisonnable.

Explore: Discover Brussels’ unique comic strip paintings as you walk through the city. There are more than 40 murals around the town centre, including favourites Tintin and Asterix. For more comics, visit the Belgian Centre of Comic Strip Art on Rue des Sables, open Tuesday through Sunday.

Explorez: Les rues de Bruxelles et découvrez des tableaux uniques de bandes dessinées. Il y a plus de 40 peintures murales au centre-ville, y compris les meilleurs de Tintin et d’Astérix. Pour plus de bandes dessinées, visitez le Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée sur la Rue des Sables, ouvert du mardi au dimanche.

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a r u b m u j Bu Eat: Try the Kanowe restaurant. It has a friendly atmosphere and is set amongst beautiful gardens. You can enjoy eating outdoors – the perfect way to beat the heat of Bujumbura after a busy day. We recommend their tender and juicy kebabs (Grand Monsieur) and their sangala fish, delivered right to your table by the chef himself.

Mangez: Essayez le restaurant Kanowe. Ambiance conviviale dans un beau jardin. En plein air, l’idéal pour supporter la chaleur de Bujumbura après une journée harassante. Nous vous recommandons leurs tendres et juteuses brochettes (Grand Monsieur), ainsi que leur poisson Sangala, présentés avec professionnalisme par le Chef cuisinier en personne.

Sleep: The Hotel Roca Golf is located a stone’s throw from the city centre and has breathtaking views of Bujumbura golf course. You will receive a welcome worthy of a five star hotel from the friendly staff. The rooms are well decorated and equipped with all amenities. During your stay you will enjoy the ‘5R’ concept. An original idea whereby each of the five functional areas starts with the same first letter of Roca: “R”. The development of these areas exudes a sense of harmony – all aimed at bringing comfort to your stay.

Logez: à l’Hôtel Roca Golf situé à quelques mètres du centre-ville, avec vue imprenable sur le golf de Bujumbura. Vous y trouverez un accueil digne d’un hôtel cinq étoiles et un personnel chaleureux. Les chambres y sont bien décorées et pourvues de toutes les fonctionnalités. Pendant votre séjour, vous profiterez du concept des «5 R». Idée originale qui, partant de la lettre initiale de Roca, le «R», décline les espaces fonctionnels e. L’aménagement de ces 5 espaces dégage une impression harmonieuse pour vous apporter le plus grand confort.

Explore: For a great shopping experience the African way, visit one of Bujumbura’s bustling markets. Their vibrant stalls stand out with colourful fabrics and fresh produce. One favourite is the craft market near the U.S. Embassy that’s full of beautiful hand made goods from local artists. Finish your shopping on Chaussée Prince Louis Rwangasore and view their wide range of jewellery. Don’t hesitate to bargain for great prices.

Explorez: Pour une pure expérience de shopping à l’africaine, visitez le marché de Bujumbura, qui se démarquent par ses tissus colorés, et aussi le marché artisanal près de de l’ambassade américaine, recouvert de la beauté d’œuvres d’art d’artistes locaux. Terminez votre shopping sur la chaussée Rwagasore pour ses bijoux dont l’attraction est sans conteste la gamme en ivoire végétal. N’hésitez pas à marchander les prix.

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Eat: For an informal dining experience try Mamboz Corner BBQ at the corner of Morogoro Road and Libya Street. Sit outside and sample the tangy grilled chicken, beef, and fish. Open daily from 6:30pm onwards, the always busy Mamboz also offers vegetarian options.

Mangez: Au barbecue Mamboz Corner au coin de la route vers Morogoro et Libya Street pour une expérience gastronomique extraordinaire. Prenez une place sur la terasse et goûtez au poulet grillé, bœuf et poisson aux saveurs tropicales. Ouvert tous les jours de 18h30 à l’aube, Mamboz offre également des plats végétariens.

Sleep: Atlantis Hotel in Oysterbay is an excellent choice for both business and leisure travellers. The boutique hotel, recently under new management, has renovated both its rooms and conference facilities. In addition, the hotel has an incredibly friendly staff, a modern fitness centre, and highspeed Internet.

Logez: L’Hôtel Atlantis à Oysterbay est un excellent choix pour ceux qui voyagent pour affaires ou loisir. Ce charmant hôtel, récemment sous un nouveau management, a rénové ses chambres et salles de conférence. En plus l’hôtel dispose d’un personnel d’une sympathie incroyable, un centre de remise en forme moderne et l’internet à haut débit.

Explore: Enjoy an afternoon outside at the Kunduchi Wet‘n’ Wild waterpark, the largest in the region, located beside the Kunduchi Beach Hotel. Go down the 22 water slides, dance at the rain dance stage, zoom around on go-karts, go for a swim, play in the kids’ area, and eat at one of the five restaurants and bars.

Explorez: Au parc aquatique de la région KunduchiWet’n’Wildun après-midi à côté de l’Hôtel Kunduchi Beach. Laissez-vous aller sur les 22 glissades d’eau, dansez sur la piste de pluie, roulez à toute vitesse dans un kart, nager, jouez dans la section des enfants puis régalez-vous dans l’un des cinq restaurants et bars.

a l a u Do Eat: At Youpwe, small restaurants by the sea side offer fresh fish caught right before your eyes! A selection is presented to you as soon as it’s out of the water and there is no doubt you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Mangez: Au Youpwe,les petits restaurants jonchées sur la mer vous offres des poissons frais péchés devant vous! vous aurez un embarras de choix, parce qu’on vous les présente directement et vous choisirez les quels vous voulez déguster.

Sleep: The Starland Hôtel is a newly constructed four star hotel in the Bonapriso neighbourhood near the flower market. A self-serve continental breakfast is on offer and has a wide range of delicious food. The hotel is equipped with the usual suite of services you’d expect from high end accommodation. A swimming pool offers the chance to relax and escape the heat. The hotel is equipped with Wi-Fi and a magnetic key card gives you access to the lift as well as for the electricity in your room. Enjoy the air conditioning because as soon as you step out of the hotel, you will be met by the oppressive heat of Douala.

Logez: Au Starland Hôtel nouvellement construit,un Hôtel quatre étoiles situé dans le quartier de Bonapriso près du marché aux fleurs. Petit-déjeuner continental en buffet libre-service avec un vaste choix de qualité. Belles parties communes avec le panel de services classiques des grands hôtel,vous y retrouverez aussi une piscine agréable. L’hotel est equipee d’un Wifi. La carte magnétique vous donne accès aux ascenseurs et pilotant l’électricité des chambres. Profitez à fond de la climatisation parce que quand vous en sortez,la chaleure etouffante de Douala vous embrasse à bras le corps.

Explore: The coastline is Douala’s number one asset and is perfect for tourists to explore. Visit the Akwa and Bonanjo palaces, the Bonanjo Maritime Museum, the Akwa Craft Centre, the Centenary Church, Cathedral and the ‘Bonanjo comptoir colonial’. One stop you must see before leaving is the flower market in Bonapriso.

Explorez: Sur le plan touristique,la region du littoral possède plusieurs atout, la zone côtière. Visitez les palais à Akwa et bonanjo, le musée maritime à Bonanjo, le centre artisanal à Akwa, l’Eglise du centenaire, la Cathedrale, le comptoir colonial de bonanjo.. Ne terminez pas votre visite sans passer par le marché aux fleurs a Bonapriso.

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Kamembe Eat: You simply can’t go past the Émeraude Kivu Resort. Enjoy local and international cuisine on the terrace as you take in spectacular views of Lake Kivu and the hills of eastern Congo. The expansive menu includes the local favourite Isambaza (fish), salads, pizza, pasta and a well stocked bar. The signature fresh juice made from local produce is without a doubt the best in town.

Mangez: Il est impossible de faire l’impasse sur l’Émeraude Kivu Resort. Dégustez une cuisine à la fois locale et internationale en profitant d’une vue spectaculaire sur le lac Kivu et le Congo. La carte offre un choix large entre le plat régional, les Isambaza (petits poissons ), les salades, pizza, pâtes et un bar fourni. Le jus de fruit frais fait maison est sans aucun doute le meilleur de la région.

Sleep: As soon as you arrive at Émeraude Kivu Resort you know you’re somewhere special. The hotel and restaurant are beautifully appointed with both luxury rooms and tents on offer. The hotel is the newest in Kamembe and conveniently located on a quiet peninsula only 15 minutes from the airport. Wake up to stunning views from your private balcony and stay connected with WiFi throughout the hotel.

Logez: En arrivant à l’Émeraude Kivu Resort, on sait que l’on entre dans un lieu hors du commun. L’hôtel et le restaurant sont aménagés avec goût. Le Resort dispose à la fois de chambres de standing et de tentes. L’hôtel est le plus récent de Kamembe, situé sur un presqu’île paisible à seulement 15 minutes de l’aéroport. Réveillez-vous sur une vue imprenable de votre balcon et restez connecté grâce au service WiFi.

Explore: Kamembe is a town full of history, serving as a colonial outpost until independence. Many administrative buildings still stand today and are worth discovering. A boat ride is the best way to explore the lake without getting your feet wet. Tracks of untouched forest line the water’s edge and are home to magnificent bird life. Take a late afternoon trip to catch the best sunset in Rwanda.

Explorez: Kamembe est une ville à l’histoire riche. Elle servit d’avant-poste colonial avant l’indépendance. La plupart des bâtiments de cette époque sont toujours présent et valent un coup d’oeil. Une balade en bateau est la meilleure manière de découvrir le lac sans se mouiller. Une forêt touffue tombant dans le lac abrite de magnifiques oiseaux. Faites un tour en fin de journée pour profiter d’un des plus beaux coucher de soleil du Rwanda.

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e l l i v e r b i L Eat: L’Odika in Libreville’s Louis Quarter mixes local Gabonese flavours with Creole and offers a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Enjoy your meal on the outdoor terrace where reservations are recommended. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday, and also offers takeaway and catering services. Sleep: Visit the Residence Hoteliere du Phare for a relaxing stay in a charming boutique hotel on the beach where the sound of waves lull you to sleep. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the hotel restaurant and bar serve excellent meals, and guests are often treated to live jazz music. Relax: Take a boat or jet ski from Libreville to Pointe-Denis beach on the peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Gabon Estuary. Spend the weekend at one of the beach hotels where you can explore the shore, take a trip into the jungle, and see the endangered leatherback sea turtle.

Mangez: Al’Odika situé dans le Quartier Louis de Libreville, sa cuisine mêle les saveurs gabonaises aux saveurs créoles et offre une bonne variété de plats végétariens. Profitez de votre repas sur la terrasse en plein air où il est recommandé de faire une réservation. Le restaurant est ouvert pour le déjeuner et le dîner tous les jours sauf le mardi. Il suggère également des plats à emporter et un service traiteur haut de gamme. Logez: A la Résidence Hôtelière du Phare pour un séjour de détente dans une charmante boutique hôtel à la plage où le son des vagues berce votre sommeil. Les chambres sont propres et confortables. Le restaurant et le bar de l’hôtel servent d’excellents repas et vous offre en supplément de la musique jazz pour rendre le séjour plus agréable. Explorez: Prenez un bateau ou un jet ski de Libreville à la plage de PointeDenis à la péninsule entre l’océan Atlantique et l’estuaire du Gabon. Passez le week-end dans l’un des hôtels sur la plage pour explorer la côte puis rendez-vous dans la jungle et plus tard visitez la tortue luth de mer en voie de disparition.

Mombasa Eat: For a delicious meal of fresh seafood, visit the unbeatable Jumba Ruins Monsoons, located north of Mombasa near the Jumba ruins. Described as a “little oasis of paradise,” Monsoons offers a superb selection of seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes with accompanying wine suggestions. Try the highly recommended seafood platter for two and garlic octopus.

Mangez: Chez l’imbattable Jumba Ruins Monsoons au nord de Mombasa près des ruines de Jumba pour un repas délicieux au fruits de mer. Connu comme un «petit oasis de paradis», Monsoons offre une superbe variété de fruits de mer, viandes et plats végétariens avec des suggestions de vins d’accompagnement. Essayez le plateau de fruits de mer recommandé pour deux et le poulpe à ail.

Sleep: The ship-themed Voyager Beach Resort north of Mombasa is a beautiful beach getaway. The all-inclusive resort is ideal for families, has three swimming pools (one that is adults-only), and a range of water sports. The friendly staff is happy to organise excursions to local attractions and provide supervised programs for children.

Logez: Dans le navire nommé Voyager Beach Resort au nord de Mombasa pour une escapade inoubliable sur la mer. Idéal pour les familles, il dispose de trois piscines, dont une est réservée aux adultes, et une variété de sports nautiques. Le personnel charmant sera ravi d’organiser des excursions vers les attractions locales et s’occuperont des enfants.

Explore: Visit Fort Jesus at the entrance to the harbour for a glimpse into history. Built by the Portuguese in 1593 and now a national museum, Fort Jesus is open daily from 8:00am – 6:00pm. Knowledgeable guides lead tours through the fort and its archaeological exhibits, and there is also an excellent sound and light show.

Explorez: Le Fort Jesus à l’entrée du port pour un aperçu de l’histoire. Construit par les Portugais en 1593 et actuellement un musée national, le Fort Jesus est ouvert tous les jours de 08h00 à18h00. Les guides expérimentés vous conduiront à travers le fort, ses expositions archéologiques et visuelles sous une lumière et des sons magnifiques.

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N Eat: For an unforgettable meal of fresh fish and seafood visit Tamarind Nairobi located in the National Bank Building. Although expensive, the service is excellent and a lot of care and attention is put into the details. The seafood is flown in daily from the coast and a wide selection of meat dishes is available as well. Sleep: The luxurious five-star Nairobi Serena Hotel is a peaceful retreat in the bustling city centre. Relax by the heated pool, in the beautiful hotel gardens, or in the spacious rooms and executive suites. The Nairobi Serena offers live nightly music, a delicious breakfast buffet, excellent à la carte restaurant, health club and spa, conference centre, and welcoming staff. Explore: Visit Nairobi National Park, the only protected area close to a capital city. The beautiful savannah full of impressive wildlife, including the endangered black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, elephant, giraffe, and 400 bird species, is located 7km from the city centre. Enjoy a picnic in the park, the Nairobi Safari Walk, and the Animal Orphanage.

Mangez:Au Tamarind Nairobi situé dans le bâtiment de la Banque Nationale pour un plat inoubliable de poisson frais et fruits de mer. Les coûts sont un peu élevés mais le service est excellent avec beaucoup d’attention aux détails. Les fruits de mer sont frais et sont fournis chaque jour en provenance de la côte. Un grand choix de plats de viande est également disponible. Logez: Au somptueux Nairobi Serena Hotel à cinq étoiles. Cet hôtel est une retraite paisible au centre-ville vivement animé. Détendez-vous dans une piscine tiède, dans les jardins magnifiques de l’hôtel ou dans les chambres spacieuses et suites de haut standing. Le Nairobi Serena offre de la musique live tous les soirs, un délicieux petit déjeuner buffet, un excellent service restaurant à la carte, un club de remise en forme et spa, une salle de conférence et un personnel très accueillant. Explorez: Le Parc National de Nairobi, le seul endroit protégé à proximité de la capitale. La belle savane située à 7 km du centre-ville est pleine de faune impressionnante y compris les rhinocéros noirs en voie de disparition, les lions, les léopards, les guépards, les hyènes, les éléphants, la girafe et 400 espèces d’oiseaux. Profitez d’un pique-nique dans le parc, du Nairobi Safari Walk et de l’orphelinat animalier. june – august 2016 edition | 119

Race 120min | Drama Jesse Owensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision of Aryan supremacy.

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Wherever you find your smile, you will find ours

While on board RwandAir, we know that comfort does not end with worldclass customer service and warm smiles. We want to provide you with the best experience, and that includes exciting entertainment. So sit back, relax and enjoy our range of movies and TV shows from around the world.

Our Brand is Crisis 108min | Comedy

Norm of the North 86min | Family

A group of American consultants, tasked with getting an unpopular Bolivian president re-elected, track down a retired maverick political consultant and persuade her to lead the team.

Displaced from their Arctic home, a polar bear named Norm and his three lemming friends wind up in New York City, where Norm becomes the mascot of a corporation he soon learns is tied to the fate of his homeland.

Kingsman: The Secret Service 126min | Action A super-secret spy organization recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency’s ultracompetitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

Blended 116min | Comedy After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren and Jim agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again until they are all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week.

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Dora the Explorer Dora’s Hair.. 60min | Kids Raising Adventure. Boots really wants to give his mummy a picture of himself for her birthday, but he’s having a really bad hair day!

The Big Bang Theory 30min | Comedy Room Initiation. Leonard and Howard turn to Raj for help in dealing with a work emergency when they nearly come to blows after blaming each other for a potential disaster at the university.

The Tom and Jerry Show Holed Up 30min | Kids - Comedy One of a Kind. When Jerry ventures out of his hole for a late night snack, Tom has a trap set for him./ Detectives Tom and Jerry are hired by Polly the Dog to get back her collar from mean Barkley at the park.

Eddie the Eagle 106min | Comedy The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

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Global Sounds

Aloha Aloha Got Soul

Various Artists Calentura - Global Bassment

The Coral Distance Inbetween

Cecilia Bernardini J.S. Bach: Violin Concertos

‘Aloha Got Soul’ encompasses a vibrant era of contemporary music made in Hawai’i during the 1970s to the mid-1980s as jazz, rock, funk, disco and R&B co-existed alongside Hawaiian folk music.

Calentura: Global Bassmentis a searing collection of blownout low-end reworks by the likes of Major Lazer’s Jillionaire, Los Angeles electronic futurists Nguzunguzu, and Uproot Andy.

Distance Inbetween is The Coral’s first album of original material since 2010’s Butterfly House, a gap punctuated by last year’s surprise release of their lost album, The Curse of Love.

Dutch-Italian violinist Cecilia Bernardini takes a break from leader duties as she steps into the spotlight to deliver a virtuoso performance under the direction of Bach specialist John Butt OBE.

Lapsey Long Way Home

Santana Santana IV

Thomas Zehetmair Schumann: Violin Concerto

Damien Jurado Visions of Us on the Land

The twelve track album from Southport-raised, London-based singer, songwriter and producer Holly Låpsley Fletcher features new versions of her previous acclaimed releases Hurt Me and Falling Short.

This album signifies the first time in 45 years that the quintet has recorded together. Santana IV features 16 all-new tracks written and produced with unparalleled energy.

Orchestre de chambre de Paris. Symphony No. 1. The Orchestre de chamber de Paris plays the Symphony No. 1 ‘Spring’ (1841) and Orchestra and the Violin Concerto (both 1853).

The brand new 17 track album from Damien Jurado and the first since Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son (2014)

Radio Sky Dream

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East Africa Road Map

fort portal

kampala

jinja

malaba

entebbe kisoro masaka mbarara Ntungamo kabale goma kayonza kibuye kigali Bukavu

busia

eldoret nakuru

kisumu

nairobi namanga moshi

Bujumbura

kahama Tabora

arusha singida

voi mombasa tanga

Dodoma Morogoro

time on the road from kigali arusha (1,049km) - 14hrs bujumbura (302km) - 4:08hrs bukavu (257km) - 5:30hrs dar es salaam (1,446 km) - 23:35hrs dodoma (1,226km) - 16:25hrs entebbe (507km) - 7:14hrs eldoret (865 km) - 12:30hrs

fort portal (407km) - 5:30hrs goma (196km) - 3hrs jinja (600km) - 8:30hrs kampala (514km) - 7:09hrs kisumu (833 km) - 12:15hrs mbarara (248km) - 3:30hrs mombasa (1,456 km) - 20:25hrs

Dar es Salaam

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Entebbe Just 40km from Uganda’s capital, Kampala, Entebbe’s position on the shores of Lake Victoria makes it a popular destination in its own right. Entebbe has hotels with spectacular lake views, restaurants, bars and colourful markets - what more could you need?

Kigali

Brazzaville

Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon. The city is a port on the Komo River, near the Gulf of Guinea, and a trade centre for a timber region. Its population is less than 1 million. Libreville features a tropical monsoon climate with a lengthy wet season and a short dry season.

The capital of Republic of the Congo, not to be confused with neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Libreville’s wet season spans about nine months, with a heavy amount of rain falling during these months.

Kigali Days

Flight No.

Tue, Fri, Sun

Libreville

Flight No.

WB 212

Daily

WB 450

Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

WB 452

Wed, Fri

WB 434

Mon, Tue

WB 422

Daily

WB 420

Flight No.

Libreville

Kigali

Days

Mon, Wed, Sat Flight No.

Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

WB 425

Mon, Tue, Thur

WB 433

Mon, Tue

WB 423

Tue

WB 453

Wed, Fri

WB 435

Daily

WB 460

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WB 212

Flight No.

Flight No. WB 213

WB 210

Kigali

Days

Flight No.

Tue, Thur, Sun

WB 211

Douala

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Wed, Sat

Douala

Libreville

Days

Entebbe

Days Mon, Wed, Sat

Brazzaville Flight No.

Tue, Fri, Sun

Douala

WB 213

Douala

Days

Brazzaville

Kigali

Mon, Wed, Sat

Brazzaville is located on the Congo River and the country stretches all the way to a small Atlantic coastline. The country is home to over 100,000 Western Lowland Gorillas and also home to the Livingstone Falls.

Kigali

Libreville

Days

Entebbe

Days

Libreville

WB 210

Brazzaville

Days Tue, Thur, Sun

Flight No. WB 211

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Flight Schedule

Johannesburg

Bujumbura

Five hours from Kigali, Johannesburg is a long way, but it’s worth it! All you could desire - at your fingertips.

Bujumbura is the capital of Burundi. The city is located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. A highlight is the Bora Bora resort.

Nearby attractions include the Johannesburg Lions Park, situated about 45 minutes away from Johannesburg a must see for all ages.

Kigali

Johannesburg

Days

Flight No.

Mon,Tue, Thur, Sat

WB 102

Kigali

Bujumbura

Days

Flight No.

Wed, Fri

WB 482

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat

WB 482

Bujumbura

Kigali

Days Johannesburg

Kigali

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Kigali

Johannesburg Days Tue, Thur, Sat

WB 483

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat

WB 483

Nairobi Flight No.

Wed, Fri, Sun

Wed, Fri

WB 103

Johannesburg via Lusaka

Days

Flight No.

WB 100

Kigali via Lusaka

A scenic day’s drive from the Masai Mara National Park, Nairobi is a bustling city teeming with life. Modern hotels, outstanding restaurants and topnotch shops combined with traditional markets and world-class safaris.

Flight No. WB 101

Kigali

Nairobi

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat

WB 402

Daily

WB 460

Nairobi Days

Kigali Flight No.

Daily

WB 450

Daily

WB 403

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Kilimanjaro

Mombasa

The gateway to Tanzania’s incredible wildlife heritage, Kilimanjaro International Airport serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi, and the international tourism industry based on Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.

Lusaka

Kigali

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. One of the fastest-developing cities in Southern Africa, Lusaka is located in the southern part of the central plateau at an elevation of about 1,279 metres (4,195 feet). Lusaka is the centre of both commerce and government in Zambia and connects to the country’s four main highways heading north, south, east and west.

Kigali

Lusaka

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Wed, Sun

WB 104

Wed, Fri

WB 100

Lusaka

Kigali

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Wed, Sun

WB 105

Tue, Thur, Sat

WB 101

Lusaka

Johannesburg

Days

Flight No.

Wed, Fri, Sun

Johannesburg Days Tue, Thu, Sat

WB 100

Lusaka Flight No. WB 101

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Flight No.

Wed, Fri, Sun

Kilimanjaro Days Wed, Fri, Sun

Mombasa

Dubai

Days

Kilimanjaro

Days

Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry

WB 444

Flight No.

Tue, Thur, Sat

Dubai

Mombasa

Days

Kigali Flight No. WB 445

WB 302

Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight No. WB 303

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Dubai

Mombasa

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi.

Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.

Kigali

Dubai

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Dubai

Kigali

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Tue, Thur, Sat

Kigali

WB 301

Dubai (via Mombasa)

Days

Flight No.

Tue, Thur, Sat

Dubai

WB 300

Kigali

Accra

Mombasa

Days

Mombasa Days Wed, Fri, Sun

Kigali Flight No.

WB 302

Tue, Thur, Sat

Accra is the capital of the West African country of Ghana. Located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, and with a metro area population of more than 4.3 million.

Kigali

Days

WB 303

Flight No.

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

Accra Flight No.

Accra WB 200

Kigali

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

WB 201

Tues, Sat

WB 201

WB 302

Kigali (via Mombasa)

Days Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight No. WB 303

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Dar es Salaam

Lagos

Formerly Mzizima, it is the largest city in Tanzania. It is also the country’s richest city and a regionally important economic centre. Dar es Salaam is actually an administrative province within Tanzania, and consists of three local government areas or administrative districts

Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa

Kigali

Flight No.

Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun

WB 446

Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

WB 442

Dar es Salaam Days

Lagos

Days

Dar es Salaam

Days

Kigali

Flight No.

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

Lagos

Kigali

Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Kigali Flight No.

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur

WB 447

Wed, Fri

WB 443

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WB 200

Flight No. WB 201

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Douala

Nairobi

Juba

Douala is the largest city in Cameroon, the capital of Cameroon’s Littoral Region and the richest city in the whole CEMAC region of six countries.

Juba is the capital and largest city of the Republic of South Sudan. It also serves as the capital of Central Equatoria, one of the ten states of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and functions as the seat and metropolis of Juba County.

Kigali

Douala (via Libreville)

Days

Flight No.

Tue, Fri, Sun

Douala

Kigali

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Wed, Sat

Kigali

WB 213

Douala (via Brazzaville)

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Wed, Sat

Douala

WB 212

WB 210

Tue, Thur, Sun

Nairobi (via Entebbe)

Kigali

Days

Flight No.

Daily

WB 450

Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

WB 452

Nairobi

Kigali (via Entebbe) Flight No.

Daily

WB 460

Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

WB 453

Flight No.

Days

Flight No.

WB 211

Daily

WB 460

Flight No.

Daily

Entebbe

WB 450

Juba

WB 434

Kigali Flight No.

Wed, Fri, Sun

WB 435

Mon, Tue, Thur

WB 433

Entebbe

Juba Flight No.

Mon, Tue, Thur

WB 432

Wed, Fri

WB 434

Entebbe

Days

Flight No.

Mon, Tue, Thur

WB 433

Wed, Fri

WB 435

Nairobi

Days

Flight No.

Daily

WB 450

Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

WB 452

Nairobi

Flight No.

Wed, Fri, Sun

Juba

Kigali (via Nairobi)

Days

Entebbe (via Nairobi)

Entebbe

Juba (via Entebbe)

Days

Kigali

Days

Kigali

Entebbe

Days

Flight No.

Daily

WB 460

Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

WB 453

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Safety & Luggage | all you need to know

Ensuring your safe flight to & from The Heart Of Africa FLIGHT INFO SAFETY: Your safety and comfort are important to us. Please watch the demonstration or the video of the emergency equipment before takeoff. For more information refer to the safety leaflet in the seat pocket in front of you.

TAKE-OFF:

Immediately after takeoff the aircraft climbs very steeply. Shortly afterwards you will hear a reduction in the engine sound, but the aircraft will continue to climb. All aircraft cabins are pressurized. Due to change in pressure during takeoff and landing, some passengers may experience slight discomfort in the ear. Relieve this by swallowing, yawning or pinching the nostrils gently and breathing out whilst keeping lips sealed. Should you feel unwell at any time, please ask the cabin crew for assistance.

LANDING:

After touch down, you may notice an increase in engine noise level due to the reverse thrust being applied to assist braking. Please remain seated until the engines have been switched off and the doors are opened. Before leaving the aircraft, ensure you have all your belongings with you. Always keep your belt fastened until the plane comes to a complete stop.

EXCESS BAGGAGE

All baggage in excess of free checked baggage allowances is charged at a fixed fee depending on the route you are travelling to or from Kigali.

SEATING

The position of your seat can be adjusted by pressing the button located at the arm rest. For take-off and landing, all seats must be in the upright position.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Electronic Devices may not be used during taxiing, take-off, climbing, descent and landing. This includes laptop computers, remote-controlled games, radios, portable TVs and mobile phones, all of which may interfere with the safe operation of the aircraft.

IN-FLIGHT INFO

Passengers are looked after by qualified cabin staff. Do not hesitate to ask them for assistance.

MEALS

A hot meal will normally be served during long-haul flights. A healthy snack is served on regional flights.

REST ROOMS

EAST AFRICA’S LEADING MAGAZINE

Welcome to Inzozi, the official in-flight magazine of Africa’s fastest growing airline – RwandAir. Inzozi has a broad and diverse readership, reaching close to 20 international destinations and thousands of travellers and business people every week. Inzozi combines well-crafted articles, interviews and guides with exceptional photography to create a magazine of the highest quality. As RwandAir increases its destinations, we have been working to tailor the magazine to our growing audience. With more flights now originating from the airline’s second hub in Entebbe, there is the chance for Ugandan businesses to take advantage of the increase in passengers travelling to the country and onwards to Kigali, Nairobi, Juba and other international destinations. Inzozi is engaging and informs as much as it entertains and inspires. The magazine is produced by experienced and professional staff devoted to creating a world-class publication. Our team of writers, photographers and designers come from around the world, bringing with them a wealth of experience.

OUR AUDIENCE

With a growing number flights and destinations, Inzozi’s audience increases every day. Each edition of Inzozi reaches approximately 250,000 readers. The magazine is distributed to: • • • • • •

Every seat pocket on every RwandAir flight RwandAir agencies in all destinations Corporate executives Private sector federations Government departments Regional ICT hubs

Inzozi is also distributed to tour operators, selected hotels and restaurants across the RwandAir network in 14 countries. Our readers are frequent flyers, business people and tourists – the perfect target audience for any advertiser.

INTEGRATED ADVERTISING

By integrating digital advertising, Inzozi gives you the chance to direct readers to more information about your company and products. In addition, through an interactive and easy to read online version, Inzozi reaches even those not on-board.

Toilets are fully equipped with soap, towels and cleansing pads. Please note that all toilets are fitted with smoke detectors we therefore ask that you refrain from smoking in the toilets

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All RwandAir flights are non-smoking. If found smoking on board you may be prosecuted.

In-flight media is a unique way to provide a powerful advertising message and Inzozi is a class leader in communicating effectively with its readers. Some of the reasons to advertise with Inzozi include: •

• •

A captive audience. Readers are more likely to absorb information with no other distraction onboard. Key decision makers. Many of our travellers are influencers and decision makers. Frequent travellers. By repeating your advertising message, you create a unique opportunity to build your brand. Global Exposure. Inzozi gives your business the chance to gain international exposure.

Frequency

Quarterly in two languages: English and French.

ADVERTISE IN INZOZI Inzozi Magazine Ltd, P.O. Box 6491 Kigali, Rwanda. Tel: +250 788 856242, Email: md.rscreative@gmail.com

In the air Bombardier Q-400 NextGen Seating Capacity: 7 Business Class and 60 Economy Class Cargo Capacity: 14.2m3 Overall length: 32.83m Wingspan: 28.42m Overall Height: 8.40m Cabin width: 2.03m Cabin height: 1.95m Max takeoff weight: 29,574kgs Max cruise speed: 667kph High Speed Cruise: 646kph Long Range Cruise speed: 532kph

Bombardier CRJ-900 NextGen Cargo Capacity: 16.81m3 Overall length: 36.37m Wingspan: 24.85m Overall Height: 7.45m Cabin width: 2.57m Cabin height: 1.89m Max takeoff weight: 38,329kgs Max cruise speed: 901kph High Speed Cruise: 901kph Long Range Cruise speed: 836kph

Boeing 737-800NG Seating Capacity: 16 Business Class and 138 Economy Class Cargo Capacity: 44.0m3 Overall length: 39.50m Wingspan: 35.79m Overall Height: 12.50m Cabin width: 2.20m Cabin height: 3.50m Max takeoff weight: 79015kgs Max cruise speed: 810kph High Speed Cruise: 780kph Long Range Cruise speed: 760kph

Boeing 737-700NG Seating Capacity: 12 Business Class and 108 Economy Class Cargo Capacity: 27.3m3 Overall length: 33.60m Wingspan: 35.79m Overall Height: 12.50m Cabin width: 2.20m Cabin height: 3.50m Max takeoff weight: 64000kgs Max cruise speed: 810kph High Speed Cruise: 780kph Long Range Cruise speed: 760kph

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EMPLOYEE FOCUS Tell us about your career, before joining RwandAir and since then.

Felista Mubyeyi Kimanuka

Company Secretary & Chief Legal Officer

Tell us about yourself and your family

I am the first born and only girl in a family of 4 children with very supportive and doting parents. Like many first borns, this position in the family influenced a lot of my behavior and attitude growing up. In fact, I believe I often conducted myself as a “mini-adult’ of sorts which initially didn’t make me very popular among the younger siblings. I was born in Kenya where I spent my early childhood before moving to Uganda for my Primary and High school education. I attended the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa for my undergraduate Law degree and later on the University of Manchester for a Master of Law and Development. I am also a Christian and I enjoy learning new things, traveling, reading and making friends.

When did you join the RwandAir team and what was your first position?

I joined the team at RwandAir on the 4th August, 2015 as the Company Secretary and Head Legal where in brief, I am charged with ensuring the company operates within the statutory and legal regulatory requirements.

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For instance, before leaving the New Times for my undergraduate studies, I was fortunate to be selected to represent Rwanda at the African Union of Journalists and to train in Mass Communication in Egypt. In 2009, I briefly joined the International Finance Corporation, a group of the World Bank working as a Programme Officer in the Investment Climate unit. Later that year, I joined UNOHCHR and in 2011 moved to the United Nations Development Programme, country office where I worked in the Governance unit. I however left in September 2013 when I received the Chevening Scholarship award for the year 2013/14, funded by the UK Government and Foreign and Common Wealth Office to pursue a Master in Law and Development from the University of Manchester. I joined RwandAir after completing my studies and I have had a lot of exciting and challenging opportunities since then.

What do you enjoy most about working with RwandAir?

RwandAir is experiencing an unmatched growth trajectory in its recent history and it is uniquely placed to support the Government of Rwanda’s robust Vision 2020, such that being in a position to serve in the midst of all that is going on now is honestly both an honor and a privilege.

This year alone, RwandAir is preparing for the delivery of two brand new Airbus A330s, making it the first East African country to acquire such aircraft. We are also leasing two Boeings 737-800s which arrive this October and next May respectively. Thus, there is always a lot happening not only towards the preparations for the aircraft delivery but much more in relation to RwandAir as a competitive airline in the region. This experience is giving me a lot of opportunities for growth both professionally and individually. I also enjoy working with the dynamic, committed and diverse workforce of professionals here.

What is your favorite RwandAir destination and why?

Hmmm, I have two favorites. Entebbe (and by extension Kampala) which was home for many years for me and Mombasa. I love the serenity that comes with being at the beach and the ocean.

What are your dreams for the future?

Peace. It seems every time you watch the news the stories keep getting more horrific, just when you think it cannot get any worse. There is a lot of untold suffering in this world and it is increasingly becoming the norm. We getting accustomed to the violence as long as it isn’t affecting us directly and that is not a future. Collective responsibility for the future, is the future and I am continuously looking for ways to make that difference. My hope is to better position myself to make a difference in society, even in the small ways.

Contact us KIGALI HEAD-OFFICE Kigali International Airport Main Building (top floor), P.O. Box 7275 Kigali Tel. (+250) 738 177 000 / Fax (+250) 252 503686 Email: info@rwandair.com KIGALI SALES OFFICE Ground Flour, UTC Mall City Center Tel (+250) 738 177 000 Email: reservations@rwandair.com KIGALI AIRPORT SALES (24/7) Kigali International Airport Tel. (+250) 732 154 018 Email: reservations@rwandair.com KAMEMBE Airport Building Kamembe Town Tel. (+250) 788751695 / (+250) 788863012 (+243) 994600962 Email: sales.kamembe@rwandair.com ARUSHA Plot 15 – A area T Swahili St. Tropicana Shop Center (1st Floor) Tel. (+255) 732 978 558 / Fax (+255) 732 978 501 Email: sales.tz@rwandair.com JOHANNESBURG 156 Bram Fischer Drive Randburg Tel (+27) 11 289 8050 Email: sales.johannesburg@rwandair.com O.R. Tambo International Airport Terminal B, 1st floor Tel: (+27) 11 390 2456 / (+27) 11 390 3234 / Fax (+27) 11 390 2457 Email: sales.johannesburg@rwandair.com BRAZZAVILLE Immeuble Ebatha Franck 96, Bis Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Plateau Ville Tel. (+242) 066 465555 / (+242) 066 435555 / (+242) 069 705550 Email: sales.brazzaville@rwandair.com DAR ES SALAAM Viva Towers 2nd Floor, Room 19 Tel. (+255) 022 210 3435 Email: sales.dar@rwandair.com Dar es Salaam Tanzania MOMBASA Moi International Airport P.O. Box 94662 – 80115 Tel. (+254) 736 99 9931 / (+254) 712 99 9931 Email: sales.mombasa@rwandair.com

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