Jean-Guy K. Afrika

➡️A new chapter begins. Visit Rwanda is proud to partner with Aston Villa FC as the Club’s Front-of-Shirt Partner, Exclusive Official Tourism Partner, and Official Coffee Partner.

This partnership gives us a powerful way to bring Rwanda closer to millions of people around the world, inviting them to visit, invest, do business and discover the energy and opportunity shaping our country.

As one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies (9.4% growth in 2025) and one of the continent’s easiest places to do business, Rwanda is creating new opportunities across tourism, investment, innovation and trade. Together with one of the Premier League’s most ambitious and historic clubs, we look forward to sharing that story with an even wider global audience.

#VisitRwanda #AstonVilla

➡️Today marks an exciting new chapter for @visitrwanda_now and the future of basketball in our country.

We are proud to welcome Nate Ament as Visit Rwanda's first-ever Global Basketball Ambassador!

As one of basketball's brightest young stars with deep Rwandan roots, Nate embodies talent, ambition, and the growing connection between Rwanda and the global game. Together, we will inspire the next generation, showcase Rwanda to millions of fans around the world, and continue building basketball as a force for opportunity.

#VisitRwanda #NBA #Basketball #Rwanda

➡️In a few days, Kigali will once again welcome the Africa CEO Forum, one of the continent’s most important platforms for public-private dialogue, investment, and deal-making. This year’s theme, “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership,” speaks directly to the moment Africa is in. Fragmented success is no longer enough.

To compete globally, we must build larger markets, stronger value chains, deeper pools of capital, and companies with the ambition and capacity to operate across borders. For Rwanda, hosting the Forum reflects our ambition to serve as a gateway for investment, logistics, services, and innovation, the destination connecting global capital with African opportunity, and helping turn dialogue into action.

We look forward to welcoming business leaders, investors, policymakers, and partners from across Africa and the world to Kigali on 14–15 May.

➡️Rwanda's economy grew by 9.4% in 2025, outperforming projections and confirming the strength of our macroeconomic fundamentals.

The performance reflects consistent policy execution, prudent macroeconomic management, and sustained investment across productive sectors of the economy.

For businesses and investors, the signal is clear: we continue to provide a stable, predictable, and pro-business environment, anchored in strong institutions, ongoing reforms, and a clear long-term development vision.

➡️We are making steady progress in consolidating One Stop Center services onto a single digital platform: onestopcentre.rdb.rw. As part of this transition, business registration services go live on the platform effective 4 January 2026. Services already available include building permits and agro-processing licenses, with many more to be added in the coming months.

Centralizing digital services simplifies how investors and businesses access government services by reducing institutional fragmentation and providing a single, unified point of access. The new system will improve transparency and predictability, enable end-to-end digital submission and tracking of applications, and support faster, more consistent service delivery across institutions.

Thank you for your patience during this transition. A public awareness campaign will follow in early 2026 to support smooth adoption.

Un article qui capture parfaitement l’esprit du partenariat et notre vision pour l’avenir, en soulignant les progrès accomplis, la visibilité acquise et le redéploiement de notre stratégie à l’échelle mondiale.

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Grateful for eight seasons with @Arsenal. As the partnership concludes in June 2026, we look to the future, drawing on the visibility, global presence and momentum gained as we evolve @visitrwanda_now's positioning. The collaboration boosted tourism, strengthened Rwanda’s brand, opened new markets and expanded global confidence in our investment story.

🇷🇼The journey continues! From Europe’s biggest clubs to America’s biggest stage, we now join the NFL with the LA Rams. Each sponsorship is a step in our long-term strategy: using global platforms to grow tourism, investment, and sports development.

➡️Delighted to have laid the foundation stone for the Ramba Hills project, a landmark real estate investment that will reshape Kigali’s skyline and enrich its socio-economic fabric.

With two striking towers and mid-rise buildings, Ramba Hills aligns with Vision 2050 and NST2 (2024–2029), where sustainable urbanization and quality jobs are central to our national transformation agenda.

This project exemplifies Rwanda’s new scale of real estate: bold ventures that transform districts, raise design standards, and attract global capital.

Full article: shorturl.at/hGkPd

➡️ Visited Gamico Ltd and @LuNa_Smelter, two facilities that demonstrate how cassiterite extraction and tin smelting are done with modern standards at the core. Tin, produced from cassiterite, is a critical mineral powering electronics, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. As global demand accelerates, Rwanda’s commitment to responsible production and value addition positions the country as a trusted and competitive partner in sustainable supply chains.

Excited about the next three years of our strategic partnership with @FCBayern, now focused on sports development. In the coming weeks, we will unveil new initiatives across additional markets and sports. Our vision remains clear: Rwanda as a global hub for investment, tourism, innovation, and high-performance sport. #VisitRwanda

I am deeply grateful to H.E. @PaulKagame for the trust reaffirmed through my reappointment as CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, with the rank of Minister. The role is a profound responsibility. A call to serve with integrity, urgency, and a deep sense of purpose. Working alongside fellow senior government officials and the dedicated staff of RDB, I will continue to give my utmost to accelerate investment, advance Rwanda’s economic ambitions, and help shape a future worthy of our people’s aspirations and potential.

➡️ Congratulations to @ArsenalWFC on their historic UEFA Women’s Champions League win. This outstanding achievement is a testament to ambition, discipline, and excellence, values we proudly champion at Visit Rwanda and that are central to Rwanda’s national identity. As the first country in the world with a female majority in parliament, Rwanda stands firmly with those who lead with purpose and break barriers, on and off the pitch.

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➡️Twishimiye ikipe y'abagore ya Arsenal FC yegukanye bidasubirwaho ishema ryo gutsindira igikombe cy'amakipe y'i Bulayi yahize andi. Ni igikorwa cy'indashyikirwa kigaragaza intego, ikinyabupfura n'indangagaciro zo kuba ku isonga dusigasira muri Visit Rwanda kandi ziranga Umunyarwanda nyawe. U Rwanda, nk'Igihugu cya mbere ku Isi mu guhagararirwa n'umubare munini w'abagore mu Nteko Ishinga Amategeko, rwifatanyije n'abakorana intego, bakuraho inzitizi mu kibuga no hanze yacyo.

@visitrwanda_now expands its global footprint with a landmark partnership with Atlético de Madrid. This reflects Rwanda’s ambition to become a premier global hub for investment, tourism, and sports. Atlético’s values of resilience, discipline, and excellence align with Rwanda’s national ethos and transformation journey. Together, we will showcase Rwanda as a destination for investors, a unique experience for travelers, and a platform to nurture young African talent through sport.

It's done! Rwanda has renewed its partnership with @PSG_inside 🇷🇼⚽️. The collaboration continues to boost tourism, attract investment, and grow Rwanda’s sports ecosystem, connecting our country to millions around the world. #VisitRwanda #PSG #SportsAndDevelopment

➡️Rwanda's economy grew by an impressive 8.9% in 2024, showcasing resilience, strategic foresight, and strong partnerships. This growth reflects Rwanda's investor-friendly climate, commitment to private-sector development, and a clear vision for the future. #InvestInRwanda

🎾 This weekend, Kigali hosted the ATP Challenger 75 and 100 tournaments, showcasing world-class tennis talent. These events highlight Rwanda's commitment to becoming a premier sports destination and fostering economic growth. 🇷🇼 #VisitRwanda #SportsTourism #ATPChallenger

Rwanda firmly rejects attempts to politicize our partnerships with Arsenal, Bayern Munich, PSG, and the NBA/BAL. These partnerships are elevating Rwanda and Africa in the global sports industry, boosting tourism, enhancing local talent, and creating jobs. Our response below👇

Thank you, Your Excellency President @PaulKagame, for the trust and opportunity to serve as CEO of the Rwanda Development Board. It is a profound honor for me to contribute in this capacity and to collaborate with RDB’s dynamic team to deliver meaningful results for all Rwandans.

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