Rwanda

Qatar Airways views the partnership as a way to increase its footprint in Africa.

The two airlines have deepened ties with the new partnership through Doha and Kigali.

If approved by the US Transportation Department, flights between Kigali and New York will operate via Accra, Ghana.

Service to Bangui starts next week but the airline’s flights to London have been banned by the UK government under its latest COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Rwanda’s government recently agreed to sell a 49% stake in national carrier Rwandair to help boost connectivity to the Central African country.