The airline confirmed that the discount applies exclusively to tickets purchased on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through its official website or mobile application.
Travelers booking during these days will enjoy half-price fares across all of RwandAir’s destinations.
“This weekend, your dream trip is half the price,” the airline said.
While the promotion is valid for travel until November 30, 2025, customers must book their tickets no later than September 14, 2025, to benefit from the discount.
With flights to more than 23 destinations, the offer gives passengers the chance to explore a wide range of cities at reduced fares — from Dubai and Johannesburg to Lagos, Paris, Kigali, and many more.
According to the Office of the President, the two Heads of State immediately held a tête-à-tête meeting to discuss key areas of ongoing bilateral cooperation.
Earlier in the day, President Chapo was welcomed at Kigali International Airport by senior government officials, including Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe.
Also present were Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Inspector General of Police, CP Felix Namuhoranye, and Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISSR), Aimable Havugiyaremye.
This marks President Chapo’s first visit to Rwanda since taking office in January this year.
The visit seeks to deepen collaboration in priority sectors, particularly defence and security cooperation — with Rwanda continuing to support Mozambique in its fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado Province — as well as broader economic ties.
As part of his itinerary, President Chapo is expected to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi, where he will pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and reflect on Rwanda’s resilience and recovery.
On Thursday, August 28, President Chapo will engage with Rwandan business leaders interested in exploring investment opportunities in Mozambique. He will also tour the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro to learn from Rwanda’s industrial development and identify potential areas for cooperation.
President Chapo was welcomed at Kigali International Airport by senior government officials, including Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe.
Also present were Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Inspector General of Police, CP Felix Namuhoranye, and Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISSR), Aimable Havugiyaremye.
This is President Chapo’s first visit to Rwanda since assuming office. The visit seeks to deepen collaboration in key sectors, particularly defence and security — with a focus on combating terrorism in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province — as well as economic cooperation.
On the afternoon of August 27, President Chapo is scheduled to tour the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi to pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, hear testimonies, and learn about Rwanda’s path to recovery.
Later in the day, he will meet with President Paul Kagame at Village Urugwiro for a private discussion, followed by a bilateral meeting between officials from both countries to explore areas of cooperation.
On August 28, President Chapo will hold discussions with Rwandan business leaders interested in investing in Mozambique.
He will also visit the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro to observe Rwanda’s industrial growth and identify potential lessons for Mozambique’s own development efforts.
The two are part of the 28-man provisional squad unveiled by Uganda’s head coach Paul Put, who will later trim the list ahead of the matches scheduled for September 5 and 8 at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
Ssekiganda, a recent APR FC signing, operates as a defensive midfielder, while Omedi is a winger renowned for his pace and attacking runs down the flanks.
Their inclusion adds to the growing list of APR FC players representing their countries, which includes Rwandan internationals Ishimwe Pierre, Nduwayo Alex, Niyomugabo Claude, Fitina Omborenga, and Mugisha Gilbert, as well as Memel Dao, who has been called up for Burkina Faso.
Meanwhile, APR FC is intensifying its preparations for the 2025 CECAFA Kagame Cup, set to run from September 2 to 15 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
At a weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei refuted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s claims that Iran was behind the torching of a kosher cafe in Sydney last October and a major arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne last December.
He also responded to the Australian government’s decision on Tuesday to expel Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi.
“Naturally, any inappropriate and unjustified action at the diplomatic level will receive a reciprocal reaction. This is a new development. My colleagues are considering the issue to decide about the response of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Baghaei said.
The spokesman said over the past two weeks, “we witnessed million-strong demonstrations in Australia in protest to the killing of people in the occupied Palestinian territories,” adding that some of Australia’s politicians had also “in a rare move” leveled minor criticisms against Israel for its actions.
Australia’s recent action against Iran, “which is in fact an action against diplomacy and the two nations’ relations,” was aimed at compensating for those minor anti-Israel criticisms, Baghaei said.
Albanese announced on Tuesday that Australia had withdrawn its ambassador to Iran and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran.
The Huye-based club is seeking to strengthen its goalkeeping department following uncertainty over the future of Ugandan goalkeeper Nicolas Sebwato, whose contract has not yet been renewed.
Sebwato has also been linked with a potential move to APR FC, following concerns over the team’s goalkeeping weaknesses exposed during recent friendly matches.
Sources confirmed to IGIHE that Diouf has already agreed terms with Mukura VS and is expected to arrive in Kigali this Wednesday.
The Senegalese goalkeeper featured on Tuesday when his national team lost to Morocco on penalties, missing out on a place in the CHAN 2024 final.
So far, Diouf has played five matches and conceded only two goals — one against Congo Brazzaville and another against Morocco in the tournament which is being held in East Africa.
The clashes broke out on the morning of August 25, 2025, after Wazalendo attempted to block a convoy coming from Burundi that was transporting the body of Colonel Gisore Patrick, a FARDC battalion commander who recently died in a plane crash near Kisangani.
Among those denied passage by Wazalendo were South Kivu Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi, government officials, soldiers, and civilians who were accompanying the late Colonel’s remains from Bujumbura.
Following the incident, FARDC’s “Panther” battalion, which oversees the Kavimvira border, overpowered Wazalendo fighters. In retaliation, on August 26, Wazalendo launched a counterattack aimed at seizing control of the border post located in Uvira territory.
Reports from Uvira indicate that the fighting began at dawn and lasted six hours, forcing residents in nearby areas to flee or suspend daily activities out of fear.
In total, six people were killed and several others wounded. According to FARDC, one of its soldiers was killed, while five Wazalendo fighters lost their lives.
Lt. Reagan Mbuyi Kalonji, spokesperson for FARDC in South Kivu, confirmed that 14 Wazalendo fighters who attempted to defy government forces were captured and handed over to their commander.
Governor Purusi warned that continued hostilities between Wazalendo and FARDC could benefit the AFC/M23 coalition, which already controls Bukavu and large parts of South Kivu. He has called an emergency meeting between the two sides in an effort to seek reconciliation.
The company stressed that the incident was confined to a business-related system. As Google explained, “This issue did not impact consumer Gmail or Google Cloud customer data, and no passwords were compromised.”
Despite these assurances, cybercriminals have been quick to exploit the situation. Reports indicate a surge in phishing emails and vishing calls, with scammers impersonating Google employees.
Many of these fraudulent calls have come from numbers beginning with the 650 area code, which is tied to Google’s California headquarters, giving the impression of authenticity.
Victims have described receiving alarming calls in which they were told their accounts had been hacked and were pressured into resetting their passwords. Once the new credentials were provided, attackers gained full access, locking out the rightful owners.
According to Fox News Technology, security experts have highlighted risks facing Google Cloud customers through what is known as the “dangling bucket” vulnerability. This occurs when outdated or abandoned cloud storage addresses remain active, creating openings for hackers to inject malware or steal data.
Although no consumer passwords were exposed in the Salesforce breach, experts warn that even partial leaks can give cybercriminals the tools to mount larger, more damaging attacks.
The incident illustrates how quickly attackers can weaponize information that might appear relatively harmless on its own. It also underscores how social engineering tactics convincing people to hand over sensitive details remain one of the most effective ways to compromise digital accounts. With Gmail and Google Cloud serving close to 2.5 billion users, the potential scale of harm is enormous.
Google has urged users to remain vigilant and to strengthen their account protections. In its statement, the company encouraged people to review their account activity through Google’s Security Checkup, to use strong and unique passwords, and to adopt two-factor authentication.
It also recommended the use of passkeys, describing them as a “more secure, phishing-resistant” method of logging in. Importantly, Google reminded users that it does not call customers to request password resets or verification codes, warning that such calls are almost certainly fraudulent.
The initiative, led by Ropeways Transit Rwanda Limited (RTRL), seeks to tackle traffic congestion in the capital while offering a greener alternative to road transport. Rather than replacing existing systems, the project is designed to complement Kigali’s urban growth.
The idea was conceived in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when RTRL Chief Executive, Muyiwa Omololu. With Kigali’s hilly terrain, fast-growing population, and limited road expansion capacity, Omololu saw an opportunity to explore aerial transport.
“Road construction and maintenance require huge government spending. Kigali is expanding rapidly. The alternative is to take transport into the skies,” he said.
Drawing inspiration from systems in La Paz, Medellín, and Mexico City, Omololu believes Kigali is well-placed to become the first African city to implement a large-scale cable car network.
Plans call for nine routes, linking high-traffic areas from residential zones to business districts, sports facilities, and leisure centres.
The Rwandan government has already granted RTRL approval to proceed, starting with two routes in phases. The first will connect Nyabugogo Bus Station to downtown Kigali, while the second—dubbed Route 10—will link the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) to Remera, home to Amahoro Stadium, BK Arena, and Zaria Court.
These initial routes, costing $100 million (approximately Rwf 145 billion), are expected to take 24 months to complete. A later extension will reach Sonatube and Gatenga, with the system eventually carrying up to 5,000 passengers per direction, per hour—equivalent to removing 2,000 cars or 5,000 motorcycles from Kigali’s roads.
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Omololu confirmed that discussions are underway with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote to participate in financing the project.
Dangote, recently appointed to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, is part of a global initiative linking private sector leaders to solutions for investment challenges in developing economies.
So far, the African Development Bank has pledged $500,000 (about Rwf 725 million)grant for preparatory feasibility studies, while Afreximbank, Africa50, and the Africa Finance Corporation have all signalled investment commitments.
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The system will be built by Doppelmayr, an Austrian company and global leader in cableway construction, with support from Outdoor Engineers (Switzerland) and Rwanda’s Planet Projects.
Omololu stressed that safety is paramount, citing Doppelmayr’s recovery concept, which allows cabins to automatically descend to the nearest station in case of a power cut. Sensors will also detect and halt operations if obstacles are detected on the lines.
The cable car system is expected to create around 3,000 jobs in its first phase. Rwandans will receive training to operate and maintain the technology, ensuring long-term local management.
Each cabin will carry 10 passengers, consuming minimal power—comparable to a hair dryer every two kilometres.
The project aligns with Rwanda’s climate targets to cut emissions by 38% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. According to Omololu, transporting 10,000 people per hour could remove up to 2,000 vehicles from the city’s roads.
Real estate and business owners also stand to benefit, as land values around the stations are expected to rise, attracting new developments.
To familiarise the public with the technology, RTRL plans a Public Adoption Programme, including study visits to Bolivia’s Mi Teleférico and the creation of a demonstration site in Kigali.
Feasibility studies are set to conclude this year. If financing is secured on time, construction could begin in 2026, lasting 18–24 months, with operations expected to launch in 2028.
Ahead of his arrival, senior Mozambican officials traveled to Kigali, including Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Cristóvão Artur Chume, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas, Chief of Defence Forces Maj. Gen. André Rafael Mahunguane, and Inspector-General of Police CP Fabião Pedro Nhancololo.
On August 26, the delegation held talks with their Rwandan counterparts in a meeting chaired by Gen. (Rtd) James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The discussions focused on strengthening existing bilateral cooperation and exploring new areas of collaboration.
According to Mozambique’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Amade Miquidade, cooperation between the two countries dates back to 1990. It gained momentum in 2018 with the creation of a joint cooperation commission, and in 2021 when Rwanda deployed troops to Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province to support counter-terrorism operations.
Ambassador Miquidade explained that President Chapo’s first visit to Rwanda as Head of State will reaffirm commitments in defence and security—particularly in counter-terrorism efforts—while also broadening economic cooperation.
On the afternoon of August 27, President Chapo is expected to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi, where he will pay tribute, hear testimonies, and view exhibits reflecting Rwanda’s tragic past and path to recovery.
Later that day, he will be formally received by President Paul Kagame at Village Urugwiro. The two Heads of State will hold a private meeting, followed by a broader session bringing together officials from both countries to discuss cooperation, with emphasis on security and economic development.
On August 28, President Chapo will meet with Rwandan investors interested in Mozambique and tour the Kigali Special Economic Zone at Masoro to observe Rwanda’s industrial achievements and identify opportunities for shared growth.
He is also scheduled to meet Mozambican nationals residing in Rwanda, many of whom are engaged in sectors such as construction. The state visit will conclude with a press briefing during which President Chapo will outline the key outcomes of his trip.
