Rwanda has announced a visa free entry for all Africans wishing to visit the country.
President Paul Kagame made the announcement on Thursday in Kigali, the country’s capital at the 23rd global summit of the world travel and tourism council (WTTC).
He said “Let there be no mistake about it. Any African can get on a plane to Rwanda whenever they wish and will not pay a thing to enter our country,”
“We should not lose sight of our own continental market. Africans are the future of global tourism as our middle class continues to grow at a fast pace in the decades to come.
“We must work closely together with partners, like the WTTC, to continue developing Africa into a premium destination for global travel.”
The president while promoting the beauty of his country and describing it as a tourist destination said ,
“Every year, we welcome so many visitors who come to Rwanda to enjoy the unique natural beauty, attend sporting events, or participate in gatherings like this. This is a privilege and a trust that we don’t take for granted,”
Rwanda is the fourth African country to announce visa-free travel for members of the continent.
The other countries are Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin Republic.
Kenya has also announced the removal of visa restrictions for Africans which comes into effect by the end of the year.
