According to Paul kagame, the president of one of the world’s fastest growing nation, Rwanda— Plans are in motion to waive visa fees for all African Visitors.
The announcement was made by Paul Kagame, During the UK-Africa summit in London. If the bill gets through Parliament, it will mean that all Africans, citizens of Commonwealth nations and the Francophonie will be admitted into Rwanda without having to pay visa fees.
“The Commonwealth is a community of values, with continued relevance for today’s world. More than one-third of its member states are African. These are the reasons why Rwanda chose to join in 2009. Furthermore, Rwanda will host the 26 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, CHOGM later in June 2020.
Paul Kagame was born 23 October 1957. He is the 4th president of Rwanda and a former military leader. Kagame previously commanded the rebel force that ended the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He was considered Rwanda’s de facto leader when he served as Vice President and Minister of Defence from 1994 to 2000. He was re-elected in August 2017. With an official result of nearly 99% in an election criticized for numerous irregularities. However, he has been described as the “most impressive” and “among the most repressive” African leaders.
Kagame who is considering stepping down as president ahead of the next presidential elections, further stated; “In that connection, we are soon considering exempting citizens of the Commonwealth. As well as the African Union and the Francophonie, from paying visa fees when entering Rwanda”.
