Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

The National Briefing · May 8, 2026 · 8m

1.    Botswana- Rwanda

Kagame Hails Rwanda-Botswana Ties

Relations between Rwanda and Botswana have entered a new era, thanks to President Paul Kagame's state visit to Gaborone on Wednesday, May 6, during which he met with his counterpart, Duma Boko.

During the two-day visit, six agreements were signed for cooperation in various areas, including double taxation avoidance, visa abolition for select passport holders, air services, health, and trade and investment. A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and the Rwanda…