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From dream to reality: the museum that stands as a witness of genocide The latest of Rwandan Museums, is the first museum fully dedicated to the long road to end the Genocide Against the Tutsi. By Arnaud Nkusi Photo Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulkagame/sets/72157663605398038
The museum is housed inside the Rwandan Parliament, in the heart of the capital city Kigali, exactly ten minutes away from the airport, ten minutes from the Genocide Memorial in Gisozi and a stone’s throw away from the Kigali Convention Centre. The site holds the proof for those who are too pragmatic and realistic to believe that a dream held dearly can become reality when one is willing and persistent. It all started with a strong desire to go back to the motherland for Rwandans who had to go in exile as early as 1959, then in 1963 and again in 1973. One, then two, then three ordinary people held this dream of going home and thought it possible through tenacity and hard work. They believed in it like no one ever did before and decided to work in preparation of the extent of the challenge that awaited. Then came a long struggle, not only a military one but also ideological, a tactical one with a clear vision of the objective in mind and how to reach it. Nothing is impossible to a valiant heart.
Du Rêve À La Réalité , Le Musée Témoin Et voici une preuve géante pour les caractères pragmatiques et réalistes, qu’un rêve très chèrement caressé peut devenir réalité quand la volonté, voire l’acharnement est sans faille. Tout part d’un immense désir de retrouver la terre natale pour les Rwandais partis en exil dès 1959, puis 1963, ensuite 1973. Une puis deux, puis trois individus ‘‘lambda’’ font le rêve du retour et le croient possible à force de volonté et de travail. Elles y croient comme personne avant et décident de travailler à la une préparation conséquente face au défi de taille qui s’impose. S’en suit un long combat pas que militaire, mais idéologique, tactique avec une vision bien claire de l’objectif et des moyens pour y parvenir. A cœur vaillant, rien d’impossible. La suite vous est racontée par ce dernier né des Musées Rwandais. C’est le tout premier entièrement consacré au long chemin qui mettra un terme au génocide perpétré contre les Tutsis du Rwanda.
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Natural storyteller The museum, aptly named Campaign Against Genocide Museum, is headed by Ambassador Robert Masozera, Director General of the Institute of Rwandan Museums, while Médart Bashana oversees the daily management. Barely a hundred days old, the museum is open seven days a week, twelve months a year, apart from the 7th April of each year, Genocide against the Tutsi Memorial Day. “The idea came after the Gisozi Memorial started operating; housing the most tragic part of the sombre history of the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. It is around that time, in 2006, that the necessity of recounting the history of how the genocide came to be stopped became obvious”, Médart Bashana told us, a natural storyteller who has the ability to describe snippets of history as if they were unfolding as he speaks.
Il est logé dans les enceintes même du Parlement Rwandais en plein centre de la capitale, Kigali, à exactement dix minutes de l’Aéroport, dix de Mémorial du Génocide à Gisozi et une du Convention Center. Ce Musée baptisé Campain Against Genocide Museum a, à sa tête et à l’instar des autres Musées rwandais,
l’Ambassadeur Robert Masozera, Directeur Général de l’institut des Musées du Rwanda. La gestion quotidienne est assurée par le manager Médard Bashana qui connait son sujet par cœur! Agé d’à peine une centaine de jours, le Musée est ouvert sept jours sur sept les douze mois de l’année, à l’exception du seul 7 avril, jour de commémoration du génocide perpétré contre les Tutsis en 1994.
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Enemy fire The 600 soldiers who escorted the officials of the Rwandan Patriotic Front, who had arrived in Kigali to sign the Arusha Agreements were the ones to first receive the order to get out of the Parliament and fight against enemy fire. Surprised by a level of violence they did not expect during a time of peace negotiations, they were called upon to defend themselves, and much beyond that. The task that awaited was manifold: to defend themselves but at the same time, rescue the civilian population who was being slaughtered within the capital city and around it.
‘‘L’idée est arrivée après que le site mémorial de Gisozi dans la ville de Kigali soit devenu opérationnel. Il relatait la partie tragique de la sombre histoire du Génocide perpétré contre les Tutsis en 1994. C’est à ce moment précis de 2006, que l’évidence du besoin de raconter aussi l’histoire de l’arrêt du génocide est apparue’’, raconte Médard Bashana, avec cette capacité de conteur qui vous donne l’impression que tout se joue ici et maintenant. Ce sont ces six cent soldats qui ont reçu l’ordre les
Here lies the obvious reason why the Parliament was chosen to host the Campaign Against Genocide Museum. A beautiful and immense monument accurately depicts the situation in the gardens of the Parliament, a few meters away from the museum which recounts the history in more details; with pictures carefully displayed on the walls of the ten chambers which make up most of the exhibition.
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premiers, de sortir des enceintes du Parlement où ils avaient accompagnés des officiels du Front Patriotique Rwandais, arrivés à Kigali pour la signature des Accords d’Arusha, de se défendre des tirs de l’ennemi. Surpris par une violence à laquelle ils ne s’attendaient pas en plein pourparlers de paix, ils sont sommés de se défendre, mais pas que. La tache est multiple : se défendre certes mais en même temps, voler au secours des populations civiles massacrées aussi bien dans la capitale que dans les périphéries.
The tour of the museum takes about one hour, and the entry fee is less than a dollar for students, 1.50$ for Rwandan citizens, around 3.00$ for citizens of the East African Community and the Great Lakes Region, and under 7.00$ for citizens of Africa and the rest of the world. With a certain pride in his voice, and a joyful look, Amb. Masozera recounts how the history of the museum is told by the living, the actors of the stories you’re told of on the premise. “This makes this museum a little more alive compared to the other seven spread across the country. It is what makes it authentic. Allow me to show you the interview of the President of the Republic, Paul Kagame, who played the role you are aware of in stopping the genocide. He inaugurated the Museum on 13th December of last year.”
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Voilà donc la raison évidente du choix de placer le Musée de la Campagne de lutte contre le génocide au siège même du Parlement rwandais. Un très beau monument géant illustre bien la situation dans les jardins du Parlement à quelques mètres du Musée qui en conte l’histoire de manière plus détaillée, avec des images très soigneusement placardés sur les murs des dix chambres qui en constituent les trois quarts. L’accès est de moins d’un dollar pour les étudiants, d’un dollar et demi pour les citoyens rwandais, d’environ trois dollars pour les citoyens de la région de la Communauté des Pays des Grands Lacs et d’Afrique
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de l’Est et de moins de sept dollars pour les pays d’Afrique et du Monde, pour une visite qui dure en moyenne une heure. Non sans une certaine excitation dans la voix et l’œil enjoué, l’Ambassadeur Robert Masozera me dit avec fierté : ‘‘L’Histoire de ce Musée est contée par des ‘’vivants’’, les acteurs même de l’histoire qui vous est contée ici. Il est donc un peu plus vivant que les sept autres. C’est l’authenticité de ce lieu. Permettez-moi de vous montrer l’interview du Président de la République, Paul Kagamé, qui a joué le rôle que vous connaissez dans la lutte pour l’arrêt du génocide. C’est lui-même qui a inauguré le 13 décembre dernier le Musée’’.
Two hours upon entering the museum, I was escorted out by the director, with a grateful heart for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. I find myself surprised by a sudden bout of goose bumps as I listen to my host all the while nodding. We witness daily how Kigali lives on, grows every day, all the while, emotions remain intact, even a quarter of a century later.
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Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja, located smack in the middle of the country, is home to Aso rock, a 1,300 foot monolith that lends its name to the president’s official residence, the National Mosque and the National Church; both representing the nation’s two largest faiths. With short rainy days, long dry spells and an average temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, Abuja is a catch for travellers looking for a short, sunny adventure. Prior to Abuja replacing Lagos as the capital in 1991, its approximately 8,000 sq km of land was a sparsely populated town of about 500,000 people. Today, Abuja is a metropolis with local and international restaurants, cafes, malls, hotels and a real estate market known for its imposing edifices and steep price tags. The headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) and many multinationals are also located in Abija. International and domestic flights land in Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and, though Uber is available, local taxis are relatively inexpensive.
Picky eaters Start the day at one Abuja’s tourist-approved restaurants, The Charcoal Grill in Wuse II. Scrambled eggs, sunny side ups, paninis, waffles, fried yam and tomato stew are all on the menu, and with cuisines from Nigeria, Jamaica, Britain, India and then some, even the pickiest eater is guaranteed to come away satisfied. Health conscious
24 heures à Abuja: Le Nigeria à la rencontre du Monde Située en plein coeur du pays, la capitale du Nigéria, Abuja, abrite Aso Rock, un monolithe de 400m qui donne son nom à la résidence officielle du président, à la Mosquée Nationale et à l’Église Nationale; celles-ci représentant les deux plus grandes religions du pays. Avant qu’Abuja ne remplace Lagos en tant que capitale en 1991, ses 8000km2 de terrain n’étaient qu’une petite ville peu peuplée d’environ 500 000 habitants. Aujourd’hui Abuja est une métropole comptant des restaurants avec une multitude de cuisine, des cafés, des centres
commerciaux, des hôtels, et un marché de l’immobilier connu pour ses imposants édifices et ses prix élevés. Le siège de la Communauté Économique des États d’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) et de nombreuses multinationales sont également situés à Abuja. Des vols internationaux et nationaux déservent l’aéroport international Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe et, même si Uber est également disponible, les taxis locaux restent très peu onéreux. Avec de très courtes journées de pluie, de longues périodes de sécheresse et une température moyenne de 35 degrés Celsius, Abuja est une aubaine pour les voyageurs à la recherche d’une courte aventure ensoleillée.
Aso Rock as seen from the IBB golf course in Abuja, Nigeria Source: Wikipedia
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eaters and vegetarians are also catered for with generous offerings of salads. But if breakfast isn’t your funeral, you can sip coffee while mapping out the rest of the day on the patio.
Perfect souvenirs Hunt for the perfect souvenir or home décor at the Abija Arts and Craft Village, which is managed by the National Council for Arts and Culture and located in one of city’s busiest districts. The village is characterised by rows of huts with thatch roofs and split into three sections: painting, textile and craft. Baskets of various shapes and sizes and art works made from wood and iron are all on display. If you’re lucky, you may witness painters at work. What’s more, book lovers in search of literature by Africans can visit Cassava Republic’s bookstore located in 62B. For those interested in adding traditional garbs to their wardrobe, ready-mades are on sale. But if you prefer something unique, tailors are on hand to sew to specifications. That said, be prepared to haggle.
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Pack your swimming suit (or speedo) and get ready to be enchanted by Gurara Falls in Suleja. This watery wonder world, though not in Abuja, continues to attract the city’s residents, who don’t seem to mind driving 90 minutes to neigbouring Niger state to wallow in nature for a few mesmerising hours. The magnificent cascade is an attractive spot for picnics, swimming and hiking. Don’t forget to keep your eyes and camera out for the towering Zuma rock, Niger state’s famous boulder which features on the back of Nigeria’s 100 naira note.
The Charcoal Grill, Wuse II Commencez la journée dans un des restaurants d’Abuja approuvé par les touristes, le Charcoal Grill à Wuse II. Des oeufs brouillés, des oeufs sur le plat, des paninis, des gaufres, des frites d’igname et du ragoût de tomate, tout cela est au menu, et avec de la cuisine Nigériane, Jamaïcaine, Britannique, Indienne et j’en passe, même les plus fines bouches seront sûres de ressortir satisfaites. Les clients soucieux de leurs santé ainsi que les végétariens sont également pris en compte puisque de généreuses salades sont également disponibles. Et si le petit déjeuner ne vous achève pas, vous pourrez déguster un café sur le patio tout en planifiant le reste de la journée.
Le Village d’Artisanat d’Abuja, Wuse II Géré par le conseil national des arts et de la culture, et situé dans un des districts les plus fréquenté de la ville, le village est une vraie chasse au trésor pour les locaux et touristes en quête du parfait souvenir ou élément de décoration d’intérieur pour leurs maisons. Il se caractérise par ses rangées de huttes aux toits de chaume et est divisé en trois sections : peinture, textile et artisanat. Des paniers de différentes tailles et formes et des oeuvres d’art créées à partir de bois et de fer y sont exposées. Si vous avez de la chance, vous pourrez même voir des peintres à l’oeuvre. De plus, les amateurs de lecture à la recherche de littérature africaine pourront visiter la librairie Cassava Republic situé en 62B. Pour ceux qui souhaiteraient ajouter des
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Competitive fun Still have energy to spare? Good, because Abuja’s bowling alley awaits your arrival. Located in the heart of the capital, the Trukadero Place welcomes beginners and maestros. With instructors available to explain the basics, you should have no time showing your rivals who is boss. And when you’re done trashing them, take off your bowling shoes and sashay over to the snooker area for a different kind of competitive fun.
Culinary Heaven Nigeria meets the world in Nkoyo, a delightful fusion of gastronomy. Begin your trip to culinary heaven by ordering a mouth-watering bowl of fresh fish pepper soup or six crispy king prawns, deep fried and served with lemon mayonnaise. Follow that up with a plate of garri and vegetable soup garnished with jumbo snails and a bottle of STAR beer. Not feeling adventurous? Whet your palate with fish, chicken or beef, which are prepared in myriad ways and served with a side of fries, jollof rice or steamed seasonal vegetables.
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vêtements traditionnels à leur garde-robe, du prêt à porter est en vente. Mais si vous préférez quelque chose d’unique, des tailleurs sont à votre disposition pour créer selon vos specifications. Ceci étant dit, préparezvous à marchander.
Les Chutes de Gurara, Suleja Emportez votre maillot de bain et préparez-vous à être enchantés par ce pays des merveilles aquatiques. Même si elles ne se trouvent pas à Abuja, les Chutes de Gurara continuent d’attirer les résidents de la ville, qui n’ont apparemment aucun problème à conduire 1h30 pour se rendre au Niger voisin pour profiter de la nature pendant quelques heures envoutantes. La magnifique cascade est un endroit parfait pour pique-niquer, pour nager ou pour faire de la randonnée. N’oubliez pas de garder un oeil ou l’objectif de votre appareil photo sur le gigantesque Zuma Rock, le célèbre rocher de l’état du Niger qui est représenté au dos des billets de 100 naira du Nigéria.
The Trukadero Place, Wuse II Vous avez encore de l’énergie à revendre ? Très bien, car la piste de bowling d’Abuja vous attend. Située au coeur de la capitale, ce paradis du divertissement accueille aussi bien les débutants que les maestros. Des instructeurs sont disponibles pour vous expliquer les bases, vous devriez donc en un rien de temps être en mesure de montrer à vos rivaux qui est le patron. Et une fois que vous aurez fini de les réduire en bouillie,
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Abuja is a metropolis with a real estate market known for its imposing edifices and steep price tags. There’s always room for dessert or dinner and dessert if you skipped Nkoyo. Chez Victor in Maitama is owned by you guessed it—Chef Victor. The Togolese chef is the heart and creative force behind the restaurant’s eclectic mix of West African and French dishes. Guests are treated to meals with an interesting mix of herbs, spices and juices like lamb filet marinated with rosemary, crushed garlic and thyme and duck cooked in red wine and orange juice. Dessert is a selection of decadent options that includes soufflé, crepes and apple tart topped with ice cream.
enlevez vos chaussures de bowling et rendez-vous dans la zone réservée au billard pour un autre type de compétition amicale.
Nkoyo, Centre Ville Le Nigéria rencontre le reste du monde dans ce délicieux mélange de gastronomies. Commencez votre voyage vers le paradis culinaire en commandant un alléchant bol de soupe de poivrons au poisson frais ou six grosses crevettes frites croustillantes et servies avec de la mayonnaise au citron. Continuez avec un plat de garri et une soupe de légumes garnies d’escargots africains géants et une bouteille de bière STAR. Vous ne vous sentez pas l’âme aventureuse? Aiguisez votre palais avec du poisson, du poulet ou du boeuf préparés d’une myriade de façons et accompagnés de frites, de riz jollof, ou de légumes de saison à la vapeur.
Chez Victor, Maitama Il y a toujours de la place pour le dessert ou pour le dîner et le dessert si vous n’êtes pas passé par Nkoyo. Chez Victor à Maitama, est un restaurant dont le propriétaire est, vous l’aurez deviné, le Chef Victor. Ce chef togolais est le coeur et la force créative du restaurant, et est à l’origine du mélange éclectique de plats d’Afrique de l’Ouest et de cuisine française. Les invités se régalent de repas proposant d’intéressant mélanges d’herbes, d’épices et de jus, tels que le filet d’agneau mariné au thym, au romarin et à l’ail écrasé, ou le canard cuit dans du vin rouge et du jus d’orange. Le dessert offre une sélection d’options décadentes qui incluent un soufflé, des crêpes et une tarte aux pommes garnie de crème glacée.
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Sprinkling Bee Light By Davy C. Ingabire | Photos by: Nathalie Neema Two ladies by the name of Nathalie, long-time friends and neighbours came together to create Bee Light, a one-of-akind Rwandan company that produces and distributes candles made of beeswax. ‘Art meets nature’ is the motto of this nascent company - barely a year old -which navigates between crafts, interior design and ecology. Nathalie Neema and Nathalie Tollenaere Tihon are a solid duo; the latter is the creative mind behind all the shapes of the Bee Light candles, and the former, trained in project management, deals with marketing and administrative matters. We visited the Bee Light workshop in the Kigali suburb of Kimihurura; while Nathalie, the artist, was moulding new products, Nathalie, the administrator, joined us for an interview.
De la “Lumière d’abeille” à répandre Elles s’appellent toutes les deux Nathalie, elles sont amies et voisines et elles ont créé ensemble Bee Light (litéralement “lumière d’abeille”) une entreprise rwandaise qui fabrique et distribue des bougies à la cire d’abeilles. Sparks between art and nature (des étincelles entre l’art et la nature) est le motto de cette jeune entreprise d’à peine un an qui navigue entre artisanat, décoration d’intérieur et écologie. Nathalie Neema et Nathalie Tollenaere Tihon sont un tandem qui marche car si la deuxieme est l’esprit créatif derrière les formes des bougies Bee Lights, la première, armée de sa formation universitaire en gestion de projets, s’occupe de tout ce qui est administratif et marketing. Nous avons visité leur atelier se trouvant à Kimihurura en ville de Kigali et pendant que Nathalie, l’artiste était occupée à mouler de nouveaux produits, Nathalie Neema s’est assise avec nous pour répondre à quelques unes de nos questions. D’abord, merci de nous accorder ce moment, ce que vous faites est impressionnant! Merci beaucoup! MARCH-MAY 2018 | 33
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Tell us how Bee Light got its start.
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“Nathalie, not me, the other one (laughs) is an artist, she paints and makes ceramic designs, and she got to making candles sort of by accident. I had taken classes with her and had seen her in her early stage of working on them, so I started to get interested. Candles are beautiful, they can be used every day, and those made of beeswax are unheard of here in Rwanda. They are also
Nathalie, pas moi, l’autre (rires), est artiste, elle fait de la peinture et de la céramique notamment, la bougie lui est tombée dessus un peu par hasard. J’avais pris quelques cours avec elle, on se connaissait bien et je la voyais souvent travailler dessus, ça a commencé à m’intéresser; la bougie c’est beau, c’est quelque chose
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eco-friendly, so I became very curious and got more and more excited at the idea of making them. So, we started by producing a certain number of them and organized a small sale. People liked them a lot, including some hotels who ordered something like 50 or 60 pieces. The positive feedback encouraged us to turn the venture it into a business. We didn’t sit down and decide to create the business, it all happened gradually.”
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How did you come up with the name Bee Light? “Bee Light is self-explanatory, it is the light that comes from bees. It also signifies light, the opposite of heavy, if you enjoy play on words, which can point to the eco-friendly aspect of our candles, their smoke is not detrimental to the environment. Essentially, the name works on multiple levels. “
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qu’on utilise tous les jous et celle faite de cire d’abeilles c’était du jamais entendu ici au Rwanda et en plus elle est écologique donc j’ai été très curieuse et de plus en plus passionnée. Nous en avons produit un certain nombre puis avons organisé une petite vente. Les gens ont beaucoup aimé notamment certains hotels qui nous en commandaient comme 50 ou 60, cela nous a beaucoup encouragé à en faire un business. On ne s’est pas assises et décidé de lancer l’entreprise, c’est venu graduellement.
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Beeswax candle smoke is eco-friendly and safe for people to inhale
Why should people use beeswax candles?
Comment avez-vous trouvé ce nom Bee Light?
“As I was saying, their smoke is eco-friendly and safe for people to inhale, contrary to regular paraffin candles that are most commonly used. Moreover, they last longer than other types of candles.”
Bee Light se traduit Lumière d’abeilles donc ça s’explique tout seul, ça peut aussi signifier être léger si on en fait un jeu de mots, qui est un clin d’oeil au coté écologique de nos bougies, leur fumée est légère pour l’environnement. Donc ça marche sur plusieurs points.
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What aspect of Bee Light are you most passionate about? “So many but to name just a few, the fact that everything is handmade down to the wax supplied by the beekeeper, to the fact that everything that is used in the process is sourced locally. Also, with beeswax the possibilities are endless because it can be moulded into any imaginable shape, and the range of colour varies since it depends on what the bees eat. Basically, beeswax candles are very convenient because they last longer, they are eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing.”
What is your view on crafts in Rwanda? “I feel very positive about it, and with Bee Light, we want to make people aware that it is possible to produce high quality products without having to import materials especially those that can be found here. As for the rest, it is up to us to be creative enough to come up with exceptional products. Or as we say, turn a regular stone into a diamond.”
Pourquoi les gens devraientils utiliser la bougie à la cire d’abeilles? Comme je le disais, sa fumée n’est pas dangereuse pour l’environnement et pour ceux qui l’inhalent contrairement à celle des bougies à la paraffine communément utilisées. En plus, elle brule plus longtemps que les autres.
Personnellement, qu’est-ce qui te passionne le plus à propos des bougies Bee Lights? Plein de choses, si j’en cite quelques unes ce serait notamment le fait que tout est fait à la main, de l’appiculteur qui nous vend la cire à nous-mêmes, en plus tout ce qui est utilisé dans le processus est local. Ensuite, avec la cire d’abeilles les possibilités sont illimitées on peut les mouler dans toutes les formes imaginables et leur couleur varie beaucoup car elle depend de ce que l’abeille mange. En gros ce sont des bougies pratiques car elles durent plus longtemps, elles sont écologiques et très esthétiques.
Quel regard portes-tu sur l’artisanat au Rwanda? Un regard positif, et ce que nous voulons amené comme apport avec Bee Light c’est la conscience qu’on peut produire en haute qualité sans nécessairement devoir importer des matières qui peuvent être trouvées ici. Après c’est à nous d’être assez créatifs avec. Comme on dit, transformer la simple pierre en diamant.
The Bee Light workshop is located in Kimihurura on KG629 or visit the Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/beelightkgl for more details.
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Où peut-on trouver vos bougies? A notre atelier situé à Kimihurura KG629 et vous pouvez visiter notre page facebook Bee Light pour plus de details.
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Kenya’s Menengai crater: Hiking with ghosts and demons By: Joseph Maina
A slightly cloudy morning in early January found me in Nakuru, a bustling former provincial capital and fourth largest town in Kenya. Here I was, after a two and a half hour road trip from the capital Nairobi, to take a hike into Menengai Crater, one of the country’s most eminent outdoor rendezvous. The crater lies within an expansive forest, about 10 kilometres from Nakuru town. I had read about Menengai’s allure as a hiker’s heaven, and also that it is the second most visited caldera in the world, but a more enthralling attraction was its much-fabled reputation as home to ghosts. Numerous tales of ghosts and demons tie into Menengai’s history. Songs have been sung, and locals talk in hushed tones about the alleged ghosts, whose list of mischief includes operating tractorfarmed tracts in the crater.
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Excursion à Menengai, berceau des "fantômes agricoles" C’est un matin un peu nuageux de janvier, lorsque je me retrouve à Nakuru, une trépidante ancienne capitale provinciale et quatrième plus grande ville du Kenya. M’y voilà, après deux heures et demi de route à partir de la capitale Nairobi, pour une randonnée dans le Cratère de Menengai, une des plus éminentes activités de plein air du pays. Le cratère se trouve au sein d’une vaste forêt, à environ 10 kilomètres de la ville de Nakuru. J’avais entendu parlé du charme de Menengai comme étant le paradis
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Caldera From the town centre, I ventured along the road leading into Milimani, an affluent suburb, and shortly afterwards found myself on a dusty stretch climbing up a rather steep hill. Along the route, just before hitting the bush, are offices of the Kenya Wildlife Service, where visitors pay a fee for entry. Having done that, I hit the road once more, going past dense bush on either side of the road, and a lofty mast belonging to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, who chose this vantage point on account of its height. The road then meanders through small-scale farms briefly, before plunging into thick bush, and before long we catch ourselves facing a breathtaking expanse of wilderness down below.
des randonneurs, et du fait qu’il était la caldeira la deuxième plus visitée au monde, mais ce qui le rend le plus attrayant c’est sa fameuse réputation d’être hanté ! De nombreux récits de fantômes et de démons s’inscrivent dans l’histoire de Menengai. Des chansons ont été chantées, et les locaux parlent à voix basse des présumés fantômes, dont la liste des méfaits inclut de mystérieuses traces de tracteur laissées dans le cratère. À partir du centre ville, je me suis aventurée le long de la route conduisant à Milimani, une banlieue aisée, et je me suis ensuite rapidement retrouvée sur une portion de piste, à grimper une colline plutôt raide. Le long de la route, juste avant d’arriver dans la
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People lose their way in this bush after jumping this plant. It leaves you confused as to your whereabouts.” At the main viewpoint, a couple of signboards offered helpful information. Menengai is in fact a caldera, at an elevation just under 3,000 metres and with a diameter spanning 12 kilometres. Equally helpful is an iconic structure showing distances from the crater to several parts of the world. I could see, for example, that I was 4,418 kilometres from Bombay, and 12,360 kilometres from New York. A group of curio shops lies overlooking the vast crater, at the edge of a small eucalyptus hedge. From this coign of vantage, could soak in the occasional breeze, which delightfully sweeps from deep down the crater, gracefully ruffling the tall blades of grass and bushes. One may also see tall pylons in the crater, arranged in a line, and clusters featuring brick-fenced units where electric power is generated, with an occasional plume of smoke rising. Dusty roads winding about the wilderness can be seen, connecting the power generation units.
Mau Mau caves I made quick friends with James Kinyanjui, a native of the region and curio seller in one of the stalls. A tour guide on the side, Kinyanjui explained some of the black spots in the crater as having resulted from fire, which ravages the crater in the drier months. Herdsmen freely delve into the bushes down to the crater’s floor, and footpaths can be seen. Human activity in the crater goes back many years, with the most notable forays tracing their way to the days of Kenya’s independence struggle in the 1950s. “Among the places we take visitors, is to the Mau Mau caves over there,” Kinyanjui informed me, pointing to a cluster of trees at the western edge of the crater where freedom fighters made their home. It takes an hour and a half to walk to the caves, Kinyanjui informed me.
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brousse, se trouvent les bureaux du Service de la Faune Sauvage du Kenya, où les visiteurs payent les frais d’entrée. Une fois cela fait, je me suis remise en route une fois de plus, passant en chemin devant de denses buissons de chaque côté de la route, ainsi qu’une haute antenne appartenant à la Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (société de radiodiffusion kenyane), qui a choisi cet emplacement à cause son altitude. Les méandres de la route nous conduisent parmi de petites exploitations agricoles pendant un court moment, avant de nous plonger dans une profonde brousse, et très rapidement, nous nous retrouvons face à de grandes étendues d’espaces sauvages en contrebas. Arrivé au point de vue principal, quelques panneaux nous proposent des informations utiles. Menengai est en fait une caldeira, à une altitude juste en dessous de 3000 mètres et d’un diamètre de 12 kilomètres. La structure représentant les distances à partir du cratère vers différentes parties du monde est également particulièrement utile. J’ai pu constater par exemple que nous nous trouvions à 4418km de Bombay, et à 12360 kilomètres de New York. Un groupe de magasins de babioles surplombe le vaste cratère, au bord d’une petite haie d’eucalyptus. À partir de cet avantageux point de vue, j’ai pu profiter d’une douce brise occasionnelle, qui balayait agréablement le cratère, faisant gracieusement virevolter les hautes herbes et les buissons. Il est également possible d’apercevoir de hauts pylônes dans le cratère, disposés en ligne, et des groupes composés de modules entourés d’un mur de briques où l’électricité est générée, et on peut occasionnellement apercevoir un panache de fumée s’en élever. On voit également des routes poussiéreuses serpenter dans la nature et relier les différentes unités de production électrique. J’ai rapidement fait connaissance avec James Kinyanjui, un natif de la région et vendeur de babioles dans une des étales. Guide touristique à ses heures, Kinyanjui m’a expliqué que certaines des taches noires dans le cratères étaient dues à des incendies qui ravagent le cratère lors des mois les plus secs. Les bergers descendent librement dans le cratère au
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Devil’s Hill But what about the infamous demons of Menengai, I asked him? “Well, there have been tales about ghosts living around here,” he said with a smile. “I cannot swear to have interacted with any ghost, personally, but I must say there have been some funny happenings in this area.” Kinyanjui then pointed to a barren patch within the crater’s floor. It was a greyish expanse of land, not more than three soccer stadiums, which oddly sticks out from the rest of the land. Nothing grows on this zone, and the neighboring community calls it the devil’s hill. Local yarns have it that demons plough this spot by tractor, and harvest the produce in an hour’s time.
travers de la brousse, et l’on peut y voir les sentiers qu’ils ont crées. L’activité humaine dans le cratère remonte à plusieurs centaines d’années, les premières incursions notables remontant aux jours de lutte pour l’indépendance du Kenya dans les années 1950. « Un des endroits où nous emmenons les visiteurs, ce sont les grottes Mau Mau juste ici” m’informe Kinyanjui, pointant du doigt un groupe d’arbres à la lisière Ouest du cratère, où les combattant de la liberté avaient élu domicile. Cela prend environ une heure trente pour descendre jusqu’aux grottes, m’informe également Kinyanjui.
Qu’en est-il des infâmes démons de Menengai? lui demandai-je. « Eh bien, il y a des histoires de fantômes vivant aux alentours », me répondit-il avec un sourire. « Je ne peux pas jurer d’en avoir rencontré un personnellement, mais je dois dire qu’il y a des choses bizarres qui se sont produites dans ce secteur ». Kinyanjui a ensuite pointé du doigt un morceau de terrain vide au fond du cratère. C’était une étendue de terre grisâtre, pas plus grande que trois stades de football, qui se distingue bizarrement du reste du terrain. Rien ne pousse dans cette zone, et la communauté l’appelle la colline du diable. Selon les récits locaux, des démons auraient labouré cet endroit en tracteur, et en aurait récolté la production en une heure.
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It is also said that one particular plant in the crater throws people into a stupor whenever they go over it. “We have seen it for ourselves,” a group of curio sellers informed me. “People losing their way in this bush after jumping that plant. It leaves you confused as to your whereabouts.” I wound up my trip in high spirits, and left in deep contemplation over these strange tales, taking care not to jump over the strange plant.
Numerous tales of ghosts and demons tie into Menengai’s history. Songs have been sung, and locals talk in hushed tones about the alleged ghosts, whose list of mischief includes operating tractorfarmed tracts in the crater. On raconte également qu’une plante particulière dans le cratère plonge les gens dans une torpeur lorsqu’on l’enjambe. « Nous l’avons vu de nos yeux », m’informe un groupe de vendeurs. « Les gens se perdent dans la végétation après avoir franchit cette plante. On est complètement désorienté et on ne sait plus où l’on va. » Je conclue mon voyage très enjouée, et m’en retourne donc en pleine contemplation de ces étranges histoires, tout en faisant attention à ne pas enjamber cette étrange plante. 46
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Bringing Disability Arts to East African Audiences By Louise Umutoni Bower
A spellbound audience watches as performer Joseph Tebandeka dramatically assembles the pieces of a wheelchair. The arduous process is accompanied by a haunting melody sang by Parfaite Mugisha. Joseph’s rhythmic movements narrate a story of struggle with disability and the pain in Parfaite’s voice is palpable. The performance ends with a triumphant Joseph hoisting himself up on to the reconstructed wheelchair. The crowd rises to their feet cheering and a few tear-streaked faces are visible. The performance is a tribute to the lives of the artists, both of whom experienced disability from childhood but overcame the limitations it imposed. Joseph and Parfaite were two of the artists that performed at this year’s East African Nights of Tolerance (EANT). The annual dance festival is organized by Amizero Dance Company and is one of Kigali’s most popular events. This year’s edition, the 6th instalment, involved collaboration with the British Council’s East Africa Arts programme to include disabled artists from Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
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Joseph, from Uganda, was not born disabled and lost the use of one his legs after a medical error. This was closely followed by the death of his father who found the stress of raising a disabled child too much. Joseph was immediately packed off to his grandmother who proved to be an eager and able caretaker. She later died leaving Joseph to fend for himself. Joseph describes the period after his grandmother’s death as one of great difficulty: “I saw how cruel the world was to us disabled people. I suffered so I decided to lend a hand to others like me because I saw nobody else doing that. But I first needed to inspire myself before inspiring others. You can’t give others a blessing if you don’t have one yourself.” Joseph decided to take up wheelchair racing and later became Uganda’s wheelchair champion. He used the platform this provided him for disability activism. He also began to dance, which he saw as an opportunity to further champion the cause of disabled people through performance.
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Parfaite, from Rwanda, encountered a similar misfortune when she received poor treatment for a bout of measles which cost the effective use of both her legs. She discovered her talent as a singer and poet while in secondary school and started a professional career. She also managed to secure a place at the University of Rwanda showing her family and community that nothing was beyond her reach. “My family has seen…my accomplishments and they know what I want to achieve. They actually now see me as a person who is much better than many other people who are not disabled. They see me as a strong person,” she says with a look triumph on her face. As part of the British Council’s East Africa Arts programme, Joseph and Parfaite were able to participate in one of the region’s biggest dance festivals as well as a regional residency.
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They engaged with artists from across the world including disability artists from the United Kingdom. The residency involved workshops and training for participants and created opportunities for collaboration between the artists. The flagship program also aims to raise awareness around disability in the arts in East Africa. Including disabled artists in the EANT festival was the first of such efforts and it provided a rare and significant platform for these artists to share their work. “There are very few platforms for us, and at times when we do step up to ask for the opportunity to perform at an event, the organizers ask us to pay a lot of money in order to be given time on stage,” Joseph explains. More than a billion people worldwide live with disability. According to the World Health Organization, 81 million of these people are in Africa, about 80% of which are unemployed owing to societal perceptions and stigma. This is also evident in the arts, in which
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disability access to “mainstream� art spaces is not readily available. There have been attempts to address some of this imbalance; for example, in the UK, Unlimited commissions work from disabled artists; and in Ethiopia the Guide to Accessible Addis Ababa attempts to map disability access across the city. However, there is still much to be done especially in Africa. Disability prejudice is still prevalent both at the national and societal level. Minimal efforts are made to include disabled people in various spaces including schools and public spaces. In the arts, the issue isn’t only access or inclusion; it is also about the way that disability is represented in the mainstream. The arts play a vital role in sensitisation and perception change. They also provide an avenue to
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share experiences. The way narratives of disability are told influences our perception of disability and plays a role in empowering those whose stories are shared if done properly. Involving disabled artists in the telling of their stories ensures authenticity and allows us to encounter their work as artists in their own right. Many such as Joseph and Parfaite want audiences to respect their work and for it to be showcased on mainstream stages. Initiatives such as the British Council’s East Africa Arts programme facilitate this by fostering collaboration between abled and disabled artists and
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by encouraging diversity in mainstream arts spaces and audiences. In addition to the inclusive dance project is a fashion programme that aims to tap into the existing talent in African fashion across the region. The programme also aims to support the production of new art by disabled artists from the region and to introduce this work to new audiences in East Africa, UK and beyond. Check out the British Council’s East Africa Arts programme (https://www. britishcouncil.org/east-africa-arts ) for more information on disability arts in East Africa and find out how you can engage. Arts professionals and organizers can also learn how to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.
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Culture 101: Benin
By Trezer Oguda
Like most countries in West Africa, Benin’s flag consists of the vibrance of three colors; green, red, and yellow. The Green denotes hope for renewal, red stands for the ancestors’ courage, and yellow symbolizes the country’s treasures. The port city of Porto-Novo is Benin’s capital city, known for its architectural beauty and rich history. A total of fiftyfive languages are spoken in the country, with French being the official one. In August 2016, President Patrice Talon announced that fellow Africans would no longer need visas to visit the country. This is good news all around, as Africans now have a chance explore the rich history that Benin has to offer even as the African Union encourages the spirit of Pan-Africanism. In search of a little history of this club shaped country, your first stop should be the ruins of Abomey, the former capital of the Dahomey Empire, one of West Africa’s long-standing kingdoms. A tour will give you a glimpse into the kingdom that is said to have wielded the greatest power in the Western coast of Africa. The royal palaces are no longer inhabited and those of King Ghézo and King Glélé, two among the twelve kings who ruled
Comme la plupart des pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest, le drapeau du Bénin est constitué de trois éclatantes couleurs: vert, rouge et jaune. Le vert dénote l’espoir du renouveau, le rouge représente le courage des ancêtres et le jaune symbolise les trésors nationaux. En parlant de trésors, la ville portuaire de Porto Novo est la capitale du Bénin, et est connue pour sa beauté architecturale et sa riche histoire. On y parle cinquante-cinq langues, le français étant la langue officielle. En août 2016, le Président Patrice Talon a annoncé que les africains n’auraient plus besoin de visa pour visiter le pays. Ceci est une bonne nouvelle pour tous, étant donné que désormais les africains auront la chance de découvrir la riche histoire que le Bénin a à offrir, au moment où l’Union Africaine appelle au Panafricanisme. Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un peu d’histoire dans ce pays en forme de massue, votre premier arrêt devrait se faire aux ruines d’Abomey qui ont accueilli le Royaume de Dahomey, un des royaumes les plus anciens d’Afrique de l’Ouest. La visite vous donnera un aperçu du Royaume qui, dit-on, a détenu le plus grand
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About Benin Capital: Porto-Novo Population: 10,8 million Official language: French Rwandair flies to Cotonou 6x per week
during its existence between 1625 to 1900, house the Historical Museum of Abomey, which illustrates the history of the kingdom and its symbolism through a desire for independence, resistance and fight against colonial occupation.
The Door of no Return Benin is one of only two countries in the world where Voodoo is the official religion – the other being Haiti. It was made official in the early 1990s. Don’t freak out now, it has nothing to do with the spooky needles and dolls scenes as seen in movies. Voodoo is more than a belief system, it is a complete way of life, including culture, philosophy, language, art, dance, music and medicine. There are voodoo souvenirs to be bought in markets across the country, including the Dankopta Fetish Market in Cotonou. Happy shopping! What’s more, there is public holiday, Voodoo Day, usually celebrated on the 10th of January, as well as a national Voodoo museum located in the city of Ouidah. Ouidah’s historical significance does not start and end with voodoo. Route d’Esclaves is a 4km sacred stretch where African slaves walked to the beaches from
pouvoir de la côte Ouest de l’Afrique. Selon l’Unesco, les palais ne sont désormais plus inhabités. Cependant ceux du Roi Ghézo et du Roi Gelé, deux des douze rois qui ont régné au cours de son existence entre 1625 et 1900, accueillent le Musée Historique d’Abomey, qui illustre l’histoire du royaume et son symbolisme par son désir d’indépendance, de résistance et de lutte contre l’occupation coloniale. Le Bénin est un des deux pays au monde où le Vaudou est la religion officielle - l’autre étant Haïti. Ceci a été officialisé au début des années 1990. Mais ne paniquez pas, cela n’a rien à voir avec les scènes effrayantes de manipulation d’aiguilles et de poupées que l’on peut voir dans les films. Le vaudou est plus qu’un système de croyance, c’est un mode de vie complet, il comprend des aspects culturels, philosophiques, artistiques, linguistiques, musicaux, médicaux, et même de danse. Il est possible d’acheter des souvenirs vaudous dans les marchés du pays, y compris le Marché Fétiche de Dantokpa à Cotonou. Bons achats ! En plus de cela, il existe même un jour de congé, la Fête du Vaudou, célébrée le 10 janvier de chaque année, ainsi qu’un musée national du Vaudou, situé dans la ville de Ouidah.
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where they were shipped to the Caribbean countries. Monuments like ‘Door of No Return,’ a memorial arch is a must see. Man must eat, so it is a good thing Benin is recognized all over Africa for its exotic dishes and its ingredients, which provide a unique taste. Their cuisine reflects several French influences following the century long occupation. The traditional meals are rich in rice, corn, beans, yams, cassava and millet accompanied by fish or chicken. As Benin is in an equatorial climate area the vegetation is abundant and their meals are heavy on vegetables. A platter of fruit salad consisting of mandarin oranges, bananas, kiwi, avocados, pineapples is usually served before the main meal.
L’importance de Ouidah ne s’arrête pas avec le vaudou. La Route des Esclaves est un tronçon de route sur laquelle les esclaves africains marchaient vers les plages à partir desquelles ils étaient envoyés vers les pays des Caraïbes. Les monuments tels que « La Porte du Non Retour », une arche commémorative, sont à voir absolument. Puisque l’homme doit se nourrir, c’est une bonne chose que le Bénin soit reconnu partout en Afrique pour ses plats exotiques et ses ingrédients qui leur donnent un goût exceptionnel. La cuisine béninoise reflète plusieurs influences françaises, suite à une occupation de plusieurs siècles. Les repas traditionnels sont riches en riz, maïs, haricots, ignames, manioc et millet, st sont accompagnés de poisson ou de poulet. Comme le Bénin est situé dans une zone au climat équatorial la végétation est abondante, les repas sont donc riches en légumes frais. Une salade de fruits est généralement constituée de mandarines, bananes, kiwis, avocats, ananas et est habituellement servie avant le plat principal.
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Parakou Benin December 21 2014 Sales woman at market selling vegetables and cheese
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Voodoo music and jazz No doubt the voodoo culture has had great influences on the music scene in Benin. Artists like Wilfrid Howanou, popularly known as Robba have reaffirmed this truth. He gained appreciation for music at an early age as the sound of sacred ritual chants kept him awake at night. Some modern bands have attempted to transform traditional voodoo music, combining it with jazz for a more modern feel. Reggae, hiphop and
Il est certain que la culture vaudou a une influence importante sur la scène musicale au Bénin. Des artistes tels que Wilfrid Howanou, plus connu sous le nom de Robba, ont réaffirmé cette vérité. Il a commencé à apprécier la musique dès son jeune âge, alors le son de chants rituels sacrés le maintenait éveillé la nuit. Certains groupes de musique moderne ont essayé de transformer la musique vaudou traditionnelle, en la mélangeant au jazz pour une touche plus moderne. le Reggae, le hip-hop et l’afropop ont également gagné en popularité au cours des dernières décennies. Angélique Kidjo, une artiste afro-pop de renommée mondiale, est originaire du
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Legacy Clinics has reduced a number of people going overseas for health care treatment
Dental doctors and therapists urged to upgrade their services with digital dentistry Dental doctors and therapists were challenged to embrace digital dentistry technologies and shift from traditional methods which often result in poorly fitting restorations, wasted time and money in materials. It was mentioned during the first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on Digital Dentistry hosted by Legacy Clinics in Conjuction with Pan Dental Surgery. The two days long workshop held at Legacy Clinics brought together different dental doctors and therapists from different local hospitals and others from the region namely Republic Democratic of Congo and Uganda to gain theoretical and hands-on exposure on applications of digital technology in dentistry. The dentists are introduced to a variety of new digital dental technologies including CAD/CAM and intraoral imaging, computer assisted design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) to design and fabricate crowns and bridges, digital radiography, photography- extra oral and g others. Dr Tom K Mutyabule, the CEO of Pan Dental Surgery said that the workshop aims at creating awareness on the availability of new technologies to dentistry practitioners across health facilities and go out to make their own decision on where to introduce them for better patients’ satisfaction. “More technologies are being introduced that make dentistry easier, faster, better .With the introduction of these technologies, dentists can provide better diagnoses and treatments for patients.
Dr.Tatete Benjamin a vascular surgeon specialist.
Legacy clinics has become a health service hub due to advanced health related services from Legacy Clinics, this has brought a positive impact To the people from Rwanda as well as people from neirbouring countries such as Republic Democratic of Congo, Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda By reducing a great number of referrals who used to go overseas namely in India to look for rich health care treatment. So far, Legacy Clinics has got more than ten specialities with different specialist doctors from different countries and visiting doctors from Belgium and France. Doctor Njinou is an urologist specialist doctor from France with a wide experience in urology, he comes at Legacy Clinics once in two months,Ngarambe Benjamin is one of the patients who have been consulted by doctor Njinou. He said that he has been consulted by different countless doctors before being consulted by doctor Njinou, all doctors I met with told me to go abroad in the countries where medicine is on high standard, due to the lack of financial means I was not able to go there, one day a friend of mine told me that there is an urologist specialist doctor from France at Legacy Clinics I immediately booked an appointment to meet with him, and I am now healed thanks to Dr Njinou Bertin from Legacy Clinics Uwimana Solange has been suffering over the last 10 years and she could not find a specialist who can treat her illness, but thanks to doctor Tatete from Legacy Clinics, there is a huge improvement I am no longer like before meeting with the doctor. Dr.Tatete Benjamin is visiting doctor from Belgium who is a vascular surgeon specialist doctor. By the end of next year, Legacy Clinics will be having a hospital which will be on high standard. Legacy Clinics kicked off its operations at the end of 2016 with the vision of leaving a legacy of commercially viable institution that makes a significant contribution to the Rwandan health sector for today and generations to come as well as to be the benchmark for service,quality,accurancy and ambiance in all chosen fields of operations.
However, many dental practices across the region are still higly tradititional. Now, we are creating awareness and expose practitioners to the possibilities offered by digital technology, he said. Currently, Legacy Clinics is the pioneers of digital dentistry in Rwanda. With the digital machines the work that would took 2 weeks while using traditional methods now finishes in one day thanks to digital dentistry. “Digital dentistry has dramatically increased patients satisfaction. For instance when one loses teeth from accident it could take several medical check-ups and procedures to get dental surgeries and dental replacements which also involved patients suffering but now all the work can be completed in one day with convenience and satisfying results,” said Leandre Bitwayiki, a dental specialist at Legacy Clinic . One of the participants, Claude Nsanzimana, the a dentist at UR College of Medicine and Health Science s polyclinic said they are glad to have an opportunity to upgrade their knowledge in line with the new available digital technologies for better service delivery.
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Ganvie, Lake Nokoue, Benin. Largest stilted village in Africa
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Afropop have also gained popularity in the last few decades. Angelique Kidjo, a world renowned Afropop artist is from Benin and inspires the new generation of artists a great deal. So rest assured, your dancing shoes will be put to work.
Bénin et inspire énormément la nouvelle génération d’artistes. Soyez donc assurés que vos chaussures de danse seront sollicitées lorsque vous visiterez ce beau pays.
Lake Nokoue near Cotonou hosts what is probably the largest lake village in Africa, Ganvie. With a population of around twelve thousand people, it was created in the 16th or 17th centuries by the Tofinu people who took to the lake to avoid Fon warriors capturing slaves for sale to European countries. Tourists have a chance at boat rides and island visits.
Le Lac Nokoué proche de Cotonou, abrite le village de Ganvie, qui est probablement le plus grand village lacustre d’Afrique. Avec une population d’environ douze mille personnes, il fut crée au 16ème ou 17ème siècle par le peuple Tofinu qui s’était dirigé vers le lac pour éviter que les guerriers Fon ne capturent
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Slave Coast, Route of Slaves (Route des Esclaves), Ouidah, Benin
Towards the end of your stay, you can relax by visiting Benin’s beautiful beaches found in Cotonou, Ouidah and Kpomasse. The Pendjari and National Parks are also good if you fancy a game drive. So many places to choose from! Whatever you do, please include Benin in this year’s wanderlust list. It will be worth your while.
des esclaves pour les vendre aux pays européens. Les promenades en bateau et les visites des îles font partie des attractions les plus populaires du village. Vers la fin de votre séjour, vous pourrez vous relaxer en vous rendant sur les belles plages béninoises que l’on trouve prêt de Cotonou, Ouidah et Kpomasse. Les parcs nationaux du Pendjari et du W sont également des arrêts intéressants si vous souhaitez faire un safari. Tellement d’endroits parmi lesquels choisir! Quoi que vous fassiez, n’oubliez pas d’inclure le Bénin sur votre liste d’envies de voyages. Cela en vaut la peine.
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Explore the ancient royal palaces in Abomey
Experience voodoo traditions in Ouidah
Learn about the history of slave trade
Try the exotic African cuisine with a French touch
Relax by the beautiful beaches along the coast
Traveler’s Diary: Your Seatmate, your in-flight entertainment Par Trezer Oguda
One of the best things about traveling is that you get to meet different people, network and build new, even meaningful relationships. We have all heard or know of couples who met on a flight and now live happily ever after; Or a business deal that was sealed mid-air. That’s all good, but what about when your seatmate or fellow passenger’s mannerisms border on funny or weird? I recently had quite an experience with a man from a country in West Africa. So tickled was I that I thought of asking our readers to send us some of their memorable stories. So smile and introduce yourself to your seatmate. You can use some of these stories as an ice-breaker. Have a good laugh. Be nice. This might be the start to a life-long friendship.
Journal d’un voyageur : votre voisin de siège, votre divertissement Une des choses qui rend un voyage agréable est le fait de rencontrer différentes personnes, de développer son réseau et de tisser de nouveaux liens, voire même créer des relations privilégiées. Nous avons tous entendu parlé, ou connaissons nous-même, un couple qui s’est rencontré dans un avion et qui file désormais le parfait amour; ou une affaire qui s’est conclue en plein vol. Tout cela est très bien, mais qu’en est-il des voisins de siège ou des autres passagers dont les manies sont presque drôles ou bizarres ? J’ai récemment eu une sacré expérience avec un homme d’Afrique de l’Ouest. Cela m’a fait tellement rire que j’ai demandé à nos lecteurs de nous envoyer certaines de leurs histoires les plus mémorables. Attention ! Ne buvez pas en lisant, vous pourriez vous étouffer de rire.
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#1 Je suis le voisin de siège bizarre dans cette histoire. J’étais sur un vol de neuf heures, et j’avais tranquillement profité des boissons gratuites pendant tout le trajet. Ces petites bouteilles n’en finissait plus d’atterrir entre mes mains et pour une raison que j’ignore, personne ne m’arrêtait non plus. Je ne suis pas de ceux qui baissent les bras devant un défi donc j’ai continué à tenir le rythme, Charlie Sheen aurait été fier. À un moment donné, j’ai dû me rendre aux toilettes, tout au fond de l’avion et lorsque je suis retourné à mon siège j’ai remarqué que les passagers assis sur les sièges couloirs me lançaient des regards de travers. Cela m’a pris un petit moment pour réaliser que ce n’étaient pas les appuie-têtes que j’attrapais pour garder mon équilibre pour me rendre et revenir des toilettes. C’était les têtes des passagers. Je rigole encore toujours un peu lorsque je me rappelle de cette histoire. Aaaah la jeunesse ! Je vous promets que je suis désormais réformé !
#1 Charlie Sheen I’m the weird seat mate in this story. It was a nine hour flight and I drunk pretty much the whole way. Those little bottles of whiskey just kept coming and for some reason no one was cutting me off. I have never been one to turn down a challenge so I kept a steady pace; Charlie Sheen would have been proud. Anyway, at one point I had to go to the bathroom way at the back of the plane and on my way back to my seat pretty much everyone seated on the isle was giving me dirty looks. It took a while to dawn on me those weren’t headrests I was holding on to to keep my balance on the way to and from the bathroom. Those were actual peoples heads. I still chuckle a little when I remember this story. Aaah, to be young. I promise I am reformed now.
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#3 Lurking germs I know people have probably gotten used to seeing this but I just don’t get it. The hostess makes the announcement that food would be served in a bit. We are handed the sanitized towels to of course wipe our hands. Two gentlemen seated in front of me take the towels, wipe their bald heads and neck area to clear sweat and hand the towels back to the hostess. I was dumbfounded. I wanted to enjoy my food (which I must admit didn’t go down well) but I kept wondering if the towels really go through thorough sterilization. Makes you think about all the germs lurking around. Oh well...
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#3 Je sais que les gens sons sûrement habitués à voir ce genre d’histoire, mais moi je ne comprends vraiment pas ça. Alors que l’hôtesse venait d’annoncer que le repas serait servi bientôt, on nous a distribué les serviettes désinfectantes pour, bien sûr, se laver les main. Les deux hommes de la rangée devant moi ont pris les serviettes, et les ont utilisées pour nettoyer leur crâne chauve et leur cou de la sueur qui s’y trouvait, avant de les rendre à l’hôtesse, alors que je les regardais, complètement abasourdi. Je voulais savourer mon repas (qui je dois l’avouer a eu du mal à passer) mais je n’arrêtais pas de me demander si les serviettes étaient vraiment stérilisées. Cela fait penser à tous ces germes qui traînent…
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Vous ne riez pas encore ? #4 Mon voisin de siège n’arrêtait pas de me demander où nous étions, en plein vol. Il semblait tellement croire en moi que je ne voulais pas le décevoir, j’ai donc continué à deviner l’endroit que nous survolions, jusqu’à ce que nous arrivons à notre premier arrêt, Entebbe. Au moins je ne me suis pas trompé sur Entebbe. Lors des cinquante-cinq minutes de vol de Nairobi à Entebbe, mon voisin à non seulement réussi à me transformer en son tracker personnel, mais aussi à me faire accepter mes lacunes en langue française, qu’il insistait pour parler malgré le fait que j’avais clairement indiqué que je ne la comprenait pas. Ai-je oublié de mentionner qu’il a fait des stocks des repas distribués pour me les proposer plus tard ? Il a semblé être assez offensé que je refuse tout, même le jus de fruit ! Voilà une bonne indication: souriez et présentez-vous à votre voisin. Vous pouvez même utiliser certaines de ces histoires pour briser la glace. Riez ensemble, soyez sympathique. Cela pourrait marquer le début d’une belle et longue amitié. #4 Believer Mine kept asking me where we were, mid air. He seemed to believe in me so much that I did not want to disappoint him, so I kept guessing until we got to our first stop, Entebbe. At least I got Entebbe right. The fifty-five minutes it took us from Nairobi to Entebbe was enough time to not only ask questions, but do so in French which I had indicated from the onset that I did not understand. Oh, should I also mention how he took more foodstuffs than he needed then offered them to me later? He seemed quite offended that I said no to everything, even the juice!
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Born on a Tuesday, Elnathan John’s debut novel, is a comingof-age story set in Northern Nigeria. The simple, unembellished prose follows the life of Dantala, the smart, inquisitive adolescent narrator, who is first introduced as a street kid and Islamic scholar. By Shayera Dark
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Following his Koranic studies, Dantala joins the gang of orphans and homeless boys his former instructor had criticized for not praying and visiting the mosque only on Fridays for free food. When the gang is hired by the Small Party to rig votes and intimidate members of the Big Party on the promise of building them a shelter, Dantala asks the gang’s leader if they’ll keep their word. “… all I want is that they pay every time they ask us to work for them. After the election, where will you see them?” he replies. On the gang leader’s command, the boys set the Big Party’s office on fire. With the police in pursuit, Dantala flees the village to the city of Sokoto, where he meets the moderate imam Sheikh Jamal and his ultraconservative deputy AbdulNur. Abdul-Nur promptly christens him Ahmad. “Dantala is not a name. To say that someone was born on a Tuesday, is that a name?” he asks rhetorically before placing a phone call to Dantala’s former instructor.
Dantala is not a name. To say that someone was born on a Tuesday, is that a name?
Satisfied with his testimonial, Sheik invites Dantala to work with them in the mosque. Friendship
Shortly after Dantala takes up residence on the mosque’s premises, Abdul Nur’s brother Jibril moves in. The pair become fast friends, with Jibril patiently helping Dantala learn English and Dantala teaching him Arabic. Adventurous by nature, Jibril circumvents strict religious observances, buying football newspapers, having premarital sex and committing other acts considered haram. His errant reputation would earn him severe beatings from Abdul-Nur and lend credence to Dantala’s lie about the ownership of the women’s magazine Sheikh finds in their bedroom. Dantala immediately regrets claiming it belonged to Jibril, more so when he later sees fresh wounds on his friend’s back. “It is OK,”Jibril says
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Born on a Tuesday (Né un mardi), le premier roman d’Elnathan John, raconte l’histoire d’un jeune homme arrivant à l’âge adulte, dans le Nord du Nigéria. Une prose simple et sans fioritures nous permet de suivre la vie de Dantala, l’intelligent et curieux narrateur, qui nous est d’abord présenté comme un enfant de la rue et érudit islamique. Suite à ses études coraniques, Dantala rejoint le gang d’orphelins et de garçons sans abris que son ancien instructeur avait accusé de ne pas prier assez et de ne venir à la mosquée que le vendredi pour la nourriture gratuite. Lorsque le gang est recruté par le Petit Parti pour truquer les élections et intimider les membres du Grand Parti (le Petit Parti leur ayant promis de leur construire un abris en retour) Dantala demande au chef du gang si il est sûr qu’ils tiendront leur promesse. « …tout ce que je veux c’est qu’ils nous payent à chaque fois que l’on travaille pour eux. Après les élections, où les verrez-vous? » répondit-il. Sur ordre du chef de gang, les garçons mettent le feu au bureau du Grand Parti. Avec la police aux trousses, Dantala fuit le village pour rejoindre la ville de Sokoto, où il rencontre l’imam modéré Sheikh Jamal et son adjoint ultra-conservateur Abdul-Nur. Abdul-Nur le baptise rapidement Ahmad. « Dantala ce n’est pas un nom. Dire que quelqu’un est né un mardi, est-ce une façon de s’appeler ? » demande-t-il de manière rhétorique avant d’appeler l’ancien instructeur de Dantala. Satisfait de son témoignage, Sheikh invite Dantala à travailler avec eux à la mosquée.
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Royal Procession by Tayo Olayode. Source: Guardian Nigeria
BORN ON A TUESDAY By Elnathan John Cassava Republic Press, 2015
without malice. “I already admitted the book is mine. He [Abdul-Nur] has beaten me already.” When gunmen target Sheikh, Dantala’s pleasantly stable life in Sokoto is violently upended. AbdulNur would blame Shiites for the attack, and ignoring Sheikh’s plea for peace, call on followers to retaliate. A riot ensues between Sunni and Shia Muslims and, in a bid to cool heads, Sheikh sends Abdul-Nur off to Saudi Arabia, a move that ultimately proves fatal.
A painting by Nigerian born Bimbo Adenuga. Source: Vanguard News
Born on a Tuesday subtly and elegantly weaves themes of friendship, loyalty and betrayal. Also bigotry, both overt and otherwise, is highlighted. For instance, when Abdul-Nur founds of a radical Islamic sect that denounces Western education, Sheikh’s colleague chalks his betrayal up to ethnicity. “A Yoruba man is a Yoruba man. No
Peu après que Dantala ait pris ses quartiers au sein de la mosquée, le frère d’Abdul-Nur; Jibril, emménage. Les deux deviennent rapidement très amis, Jibril aidant patiemment Dantala à apprendre l’anglais et Dantala lui apprenant l’arabe. Aventureux de nature, Jibril contourne continuellement les strictes pratiques religieuses, en achetant des magazines de football, en ayant des rapports sexuels avant le mariage, et en commettant d’autres actions considérées haram. Sa réputation dévoyée lui vaudra de sévères corrections de la part d’Abdul-Nur et donnera fois au mensonge de Dantala lorsqu’on lui demande à qui appartient le magazine de femmes que Sheikh trouve dans leur chambre. Dantala regrette immédiatement d’avoir dit qu’il appartenait à Jibril, d’autant plus lorsqu’il voit les blessures fraîches sur le dos de son ami. « Ce n’est pas grave », Jibril lui dit sans méchanceté. « J’ai déjà avoué que le livre était à moi. Il [Abdul-Nur] m’a déjà battu. » Lorsque des hommes armés s’en prennent à Sheikh, la vie agréablement stable de Dantala à Sokoto s’en voit violemment bouleversée. AbdulNur blâmera les Chiites pour l’attaque, et ignorant les supplications pacifistes de Sheikh, fera appel à ses disciples pour se venger. Des émeutes s’en suivront entre les Musulmans Sunnites et Chiites et, dans un effort d’apaisement, Sheikh envoie Abdul-Nur en Arabie Saoudite, une décision qui s’avèrera au final fatale. Born on a Tuesday entrelace subtilement et élégamment les thèmes de l’amitié, de la loyauté et de la trahison. La question du sectarisme, explicite et sous d’autres formes, est également
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abordé. Par exemple, lorsque Abdul-Nur fonde une secte Islamique dénonçant l’éducation Occidentale, le collègue de Sheikh attribue sa trahison à son ethnie. « Un Yoruba est un Yoruba. Peu importe à quel point il devient musulman. Ils vous poignardent dans le dos. » Même le tolérant Sheikh, soutien à la cause de l’éducation des filles et à la participation des femmes aux élections, n’est pas épargné par l’illustration de ses opinions peu élogieuses à propos du mode de culte des Chiites et exige que ses fidèles votent pour un président Musulman. Pour lui, la religion l’emporte sur les qualifications.
ProcessionTunde-Famous. Source: jiji.ng
matter how Muslim they become. They stab you in the back.” Even the tolerant Sheik, supporter of girls’ education and women’s participation in elections, isn’t exempt as exemplified by his unflattering views on Shiite mode of worship and demands that followers vote a Muslim president. For him, religion trumps qualifications. Without being preachy, John’s novel mirrors some of the ills plaguing Nigeria to great effect, presenting a convincing picture of how poverty, corruption and brutality perpetrated by security forces breed disaffection and insurgent groups like Boko Haram, which continues to terrorise northeast Nigeria. Also, the author’s ability to breathe life in and inspire sympathy for his characters by way of contradictions and flaws help elevate his fiction closer to the truth.
Sans trop prêcher, le roman de John illustre certains des maux qui accablent considérablement le Nigéria, en présentant une illustration convaincante de la façon dont la pauvreté, la corruption et la brutalité perpétrée par les forces de sécurité engendrent le mécontentement et la création de groupes tels que Boko Haram qui continuent de terroriser le Nord-Est du Nigéria. L’auteur réussi également à rendre humain et à inspirer de la sympathie pour ses personnages, en montrant leurs contradictions et leurs défauts, ce qui permet à son roman de fiction de se rapprocher au plus prêt de la vérité. Les lecteurs à la recherche d’une lecture captivante, qui soit à la fois instructive, divertissante et ancrée dans la réalité, ne seront pas déçus.
The Next Fifty Years: Contemporary Nigerian Art - Omenka. Source: Omenka Gallery
Readers looking for an insightful and entertaining page-turner grounded in reality will not be disappointed. Winner of the 2017 Betty Trask Prize A Finalist for the Nigeria Prize for Literature Nominated for 2017 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award An Amazon Best Book of the Month in literature & fiction Longlisted for the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice (7/10) Nominated for 2017 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award
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Humble With Hands Of Gold By: Cécile Ahmed Abdi
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When it comes to some parts of the world, we all have clichés stuck in our mind. The huge brick red pottery lining the roads is one of them: a reflection of traditional Africa. Every time I travel to the continent, it is bigger than me, I must look for potters. You might wonder why. Simply because in this fast-changing world, their permanence is fascinating to me, along with their movements repeated determinedly… The earth is all that is left to those who have nothing. In Africa this trade is too often left to the poor and the disadvantaged. Did they become marginalized because of their trade or did they turn to it because society was keeping them out? No one knows. What we do know is that after tireless fights to model the soil, they have developed incredible instincts with the elements. In Kigali, Rwanda, I found a group of potters at the bottom of a Kacyiru hill. There, they are organized in five cooperatives alongside the market sellers. Shabani Munyarukundo, the chairman of Potterie Moderne, modern pottery, introduced me to Emmanuel, one of their potters. He agreed to teach me the traditional ways of his country.
POTIERS D’AFRIQUE : LES HUMBLES AUX MAINS D’OR Les clichés, les stéréotypes ont la peau dure! Dans notre tête à chacun. Sur certaines des routes en Afrique et au Rwanda, les étals de produits artisanaux dont ces énormes poteries rouge brique qui surgissent en bord de route en sont un : voilà l’Afrique traditionnelle ! A chaque nouveau séjour sur ce continent, c’est plus fort que moi, je cherche les potiers. Pourquoi? Dans ce monde qui change à toute vitesse, leur permanence me fascine, ces gestes inlassablement recommencés… Le métier de la terre, c’est ce qui reste à ceux qui n’ont rien ; en Afrique il est trop souvent dévolu aux démunis, aux déclassés. Est-ce le maniement de la terre qui les a marginalisés ou se sont-ils tournés vers elle parce que la société les tenait à l’écart ? On ne sait .Ce qui est sûr, c’est qu’à force de lutter avec la matière, ils ont développé une formidable intuition des éléments.
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A Kigali, je les ai trouvés au bas de la colline de Kacyiru. Ici, ils sont organisés en cinq coopératives de part et d’autre des maraîchers. Shabani Munyarukundo, le président de Poterie moderne m’a présentée à Emmanuel, un des potiers de leur entreprise. Celui-ci a bien voulu m’initier à la tradition de la terre dans son pays.
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Rwanda is a volcanic country, so there is no shortage of clay (ibumba, in kinyarwanda). It can be found at the bottom of the hills, in the marshes. Once the clay is extracted, it is stored in a hole especially prepared for this purpose, where it is to be mixed with loam. To make the texture more appropriate, young people knead it with their feet and add sand (insibo) which will act as a degreasing agent when the clay is fired.
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Au Rwanda, l’argile (imbuba en kinyarwanda) ne manque pas. On la trouve au bas des collines, au creux des marais. Une fois l’argile extraite, on l’entrepose dans un trou aménagé et on la mélange avec de la glaise. Pour la rendre plus plastique, de jeunes gens la pétrissent au pied en y ajoutant du sable (insibo) qui servira de dégraissant à la cuisson.
Façonnage Comme souvent en Afrique subsaharienne, on monte les pots au colombin (imikarago). Ici, pas de tour électrique. A la rigueur, un fond de pot cassé que l’on fait tourner sur lui-même, mais toujours une dextérité
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Shaping As it is often the case in Sub-Saharan Africa, the pots are coiled (imikarago). Here, there aren’t any electric lathe, maybe just the bottom part of a broken pot that is being spun, but always with unmatched dexterity; a firm and delicate hand adds the coil of clay to the main piece, then evens it out with a piece of plastic and cloth. The cow’s rib (urubavurw’inka) or the piece of calabash (inene) have now been replaced. What can I say? Times are changing.
Drying Years ago, potters used to create useful objects (utensils, containers for cooking, conserving or transporting food, etc.). Today the pieces are usually for decorative purposes (guca imanzy). Traditionally in Rwanda, the potter would roll a papyrus braid (urugenyo) on the top part of the pot, which would give it a rugged aspect, the smooth part was then coated in iron oxide to make it redder. Today the potters use all types of objects and even turn to the internet to find inspiration. Flared rim pots, pots with holes, pots with twists or knots, or with animals. Order away, your most creative wishes will come true!
Firing After several days of drying comes the fire test; the flame will reveal if the piece has been well made or not. In the African countryside, they are fired in a hole in the ground, but it is difficult to reach 800°C, the melting point which will petrify the clay. The Gatagara cooperative (on the road to Gitarama) works with enamel and goes beyond 1000°C. Those in Kacyiru, Kigali, prefer bare clay pottery fired in brick ovens.
Ancient craft Shabani taught me that the oven is loaded up to ten times a month! With their monopoly of the ceramic water filter market (KFC), they are now autonomous. Recently a foreigner wanted to buy the cooperative, but its more than fifty members refused. What would become of them? For some of the group members, pottery has been running in their family for generations, at least ten years for the chairman. However, he expressed regret that his own children are not following in his footsteps. With the tremendous modernisation that Rwanda is undergoing, is this craft destined to disappear? The craft has been documented as one of the most ancient in the country; vases dated 1,000 BC have been found.
sans égal : une main ferme et délicate va incorporer ce gros boudin à la pièce, puis l’égaliser avec un bout de plastique et de tissu. La côte de vache (urubavurw’inka) ou l’éclat de calebasse (inene) ont en effet été détrônés. Que voulez-vous ? Les temps changent.
Séchage Il y a bien longtemps, les potiers concevaient des objets utilitaires (ustensiles, récipients pour la cuisson, la conservation et le transport des aliments, etc.). Aujourd’hui, les pièces sont essentiellement décoratives (guca imanzi). Traditionnellement au Rwanda, on roulait sur le haut une tresse de papyrus (urugenyo) qui donnait au pot un aspect rugueux. La partie lisse était enduite d’oxyde de fer pour le rendre plus rouge. Actuellement, les potiers emploient tous types d’objets et vont sur internet pour trouver des idées nouvelles : pots évasés, troués, agrémentés de torsades, de points, d’animaux… passez votre commande ! Vos idées les plus insolites seront réalisées.
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I left the place full of admiration at the durability I witnessed. If Rwandan potters have been able to go through the centuries, one can only hope that they will be able to continue perpetuating the art and make it evolve aesthetically and technically. Who knows? Maybe one day clay will find its way in our lives and in our cities again.
Cuisson Après quelques jours de séchage vient l’épreuve du feu : la flamme révèlera si oui ou non la pièce a été bien conçue. Dans les campagnes africaines, on cuit encore dans un creux aménagé à même le sol ; mais il est difficile d’atteindre 800°C, le point de fusion qui va pétrifier l’argile. La coopérative de Gatagara (sur la route de Gitarama, vers le sud du pays), elle, fait de l’émail et monte au-delà de 1000°C. Celles de Kacyiru à Kigali préfèrent la poterie en terre nue cuite dans leurs fours en briques. Shabani m’apprend que l’on charge le four de Poterie moderne jusqu’à dix fois dans le mois ! Avec leur monopole sur la production de filtres à eau en céramique (KCF), ils sont désormais autonomes. Récemment, un étranger a voulu acheter la coopérative, ses cinquante cinq membres ont refusé. Que seraient-ils devenus ? Pour certains, la terre est dans leur sang depuis des générations, au moins la dixième pour ce président. Il regrette cependant que ses propres enfants s’en détournent. Avec la modernisation galopante du Rwanda, cet artisanat est-il voué à disparaître ? Il est en tout cas répertorié comme le plus ancien du pays : on a en effet trouvé des vases datés d’un millénaire avant Jésus-Christ. Je quitte les lieux pleine d’admiration devant une telle pérennité. Si les potiers rwandais ont su traverser les siècles, on peut espérer qu’ils perpétueront encore les gestes et les feront évoluer, techniquement et esthétiquement. Et qui sait ? Un jour peut-être l’argile retrouvera sa place dans nos vies et dans nos villes.
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Rosine Kamagaju: the guardian angel of autistic children in Rwanda By Davy C. Ingabire
The words of Roland Poupon: ‘In my infinite smallness, I am also the vastness of humanity’, embody Rosine Kamagaju to a tee, as she labours daily the challenge of giving hope to parents raising autistic children. Her walk down this path dates to twenty years ago when she arrived in France, and she was assigned to care for five autistic boys on her first job. She is now the director and founder of the Autism Rwanda centre. Rosine recalls how it was not easy in the beginning but overtime she became attached to them, sparking her interest in autism. “It (the experience) used to remind me of the children in my neighbourhood that families were hiding, and that people used to call nasty names. That is when I decided to study autism at university”. Ten years ago, the United Nations General Assembly established the 2nd April of each year as World Autism Awareness Day. A disability that affects about 1% of the world’s population, autism, also known as autistic disorder, or autism spectrum disorder, is often associated with learning difficulties with or without intellectual disability. “It is mainly characterized by three disorders:
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A la rencontre de Rosine D. Kamagaju, l’ange-gardien des enfants autistes rwandais L’Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies a désigné, il y a de cela dix ans, le 2 avril comme la Journée Internationale dédiée à la sensibilisation sur l’Autisme, ce handicap touche environ 1% de la population mondiale. Souvent remarqué en premier lieu par les parents à travers les comportements hors du commun de leurs enfants et également appelé trouble autistique ou troubles du spectre de l’autisme, l’autisme est souvent associé à des difficultés d’apprentissage avec ou sans déficience intellectuelle, “il est principalement caractérisé par trois disfonctionnements, le trouble de la communication, celui de l’interaction sociale ainsi que le trouble du comportement” comme nous l’a expliqué Rosine Kamajagu Directrice et fondatrice du centre Autisme Rwanda. Dans mon infinie petitesse, je suis aussi l’immensité de l’humanité disait le professeur et blogueur Roland Poupon, cette citation prend tout son sens s’agissant de Rosine, cette rwandaise qui relève chaque jour le défis d’offrir une lueur d’espoir aux parents élevant des enfants autistes, une route sur laquelle elle se retrouve par hazard lorsqu’elle s’installe en France il y a plus de 20ans “on m’a confié 5 garcons
RwandAir to start flights to Cape Town and Abuja RwandAir will soon commence flights to Abuja in Nigeria and Cape Town in South Africa. The Rwandan national carrier will operate four weekly flights from Kigali to Cape Town with a stopover in Harare. The Abuja flight will be tagged to the existing Accra route, where the flight will stop in Abuja before heading to Accra and it will also be operated four times a week. “This is yet another big milestone for RwandAir as we continue to expand our network. Our aim is to provide to our customers seamless and better connections on the continent and beyond. Abuja and Cape Town come in as a boost to the different economies in terms of tourism and trade on one hand, and enhance bilateral partnership between our countries on the other hand”, said Chance Ndagano Ag. CEO of RwandAir.
Commonly referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the Table Mountain, one of the top tourist attractions of the city along with Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and Robben Island. Built in 1980s, Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria and is the only city in Africa that was built solely for the purpose of being the capital city. Abuja’s top tourist attractions include Aso Rock, Gurara waterfalls, Millennium Park, National Ecumenical Center and the Abuja National Mosque to name but a few. The two new destinations will take RwandAir’s destinations to twenty-six (26).
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communication disorder, social interaction disorder and behavioural disorder”, Rosine explains.
Denial In the early 2000s, Rosine came back to Rwanda and was contacted by MIDA Great Lakes, an organisation of Rwandans from the diaspora, to give training to social workers. That is when she came to face with the denial surrounding this disability, which affected several thousand people.
One of the hardest part of the work for Rosine is seeing children who cannot join the centre because of financial difficulties"
“I used to organise training sessions on how to take care of autistic people when I realized that it would be better to visit the existing structures to have a better understanding of the local reality. This is when I understood that not only were there no specialized centres, but also that autism wasn’t even talked about. It was at this point, following
autistes à mon premier emploi, ce n’était pas facile au début mais avec le temps je m’y suis attachée, c’est à cette époque que j’ai commencé à m’intéresser à l’autisme, ça me rappelait ces enfants de mon quartier que les familles cachaient et que tout le monde appelait par des noms pas du tout sympa. J’ai alors décidé d’étudier l’autisme à l’université” se souvient-elle. Au début des années 2000, elle revient au Rwanda contactée par MIDA Grands Lacs, une organisation de Rwandais de la diaspora pour donner des formation aux travailleurs sociaux; elle se rend compte alors du déni autour de ce handicap dont souffrent pourtant des milliers de personnes “je venais pour tenir des séances sur la prise en charge de personnes autistes et je me suis dit que c’est mieux de visiter les structures présentes pour me faire une idée sur la réalité locale, j’ai alors réalisé que non seulement il n’y avait pas de centre mais aussi que l’autisme était quelque chose dont on ne parlait meme pas. C’est à ce moment et sur les conseils de deux amis que l’idée du centre Autisme Rwanda est née”. AUTISME RWANDA est situé à Kigali dans le quartier Gisozi; c’est le premier et seul centre dédié aux enfants autistes au Rwanda, il oeuvre comme une école spécialisée pour enfants âgés entre 2 et 15ans. 84
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“Nous travaillons comme tout autre établissement scolaire, les enfants viennent le matin et repartent le soir. L’année scolaire comprend des vacances comme ailleurs. C’est ce que nous leur apprenons qui diffère car leurs besoins et aptitudes ne sont pas comme ceux d’autres enfants” détaille une des enseignantes du centre. 35 enfants fréquentent le centre “au début ils n’étaient que 5, nous en ajoutons à chaque fois que nous le pouvons, la prise en charge d’un seul enfant demande beaucoup de moyens comme vous pouvez l’imaginer. Nous estimons pouvoir accueillir jusqu’à 120 enfants dans l’avenir, c’est ambitieux mais nous y croyons” confie Rosine, la directrice du centre. Sa persévérence convainc des bienfaiteurs qui soutiennent son initiative, la dernière en date étant l’écrivaine et activiste Immaculée Ilibagiza qui, avec son groupe “d’amis de Kibeho”, a tenu une soirée de récolte de fonds pour soutenir l’action de AUTISME RWANDA, les fonds amassés financeront des bourses pour enfants venant de familles qui n’ont pas les moyens de les mettre dans le centre “la chose la plus difficile pour moi est de voir des enfants qui ne peuvent pas rejoindre notre centre pour des questions financières, cette initiative est donc extrêmement appréciée. Nous espérons qu’il y en aura de plus
advice from two friends, that the idea of the Autisme Rwanda centre was born.” Autisme Rwanda located in the suburb of Gisozi, in Kigali, is the first and only centre for autistic children in Rwanda and it operates like a specialized school for children between 2 and 15 years of age. “We work like any other school, children arrive in the morning and they leave in the evening. The school year also has holidays just like anywhere else. The difference lies in what we teach our students because their needs and aptitudes are different from other children’s”, explains one of the teachers at the centre.
Scholarships Currently, thirty-five children attend classes there, at the beginning there were only five. Caring for one child requires a lot of resources, therefore, the centre welcomes new children only when it can but Rosine foresees welcoming up to 120 children in the future. A goal she considers ambitious, but still believes in. Her perseverance has convinced benefactors to support her initiative, the latest being the writer and activist Immaculée Ilibagiza who, with her group Friends of Kibeho held a fundraising dinner for Autisme MARCH-MAY 2018 | 85
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Rwanda. Proceeds from the event were for scholarships to support children from families that cannot afford the centre’s tuition fees. One of the hardest part of the work for Rosine is seeing children who cannot join the centre because of financial difficulties, thus, such initiatives from supporters are extremely appreciated. “We hope there will be more and more of them”, exclaims Rosine, who splits her time between Rwanda where she works and France where her family lives. The choice was not easy, but it was necessary. She stands strong in this daily battle thanks to the support of her family. “I have to carry on and I am delighted that my husband and my children stand with me in the process. We are heading in the right direction because parents are starting to understand what autism really is and are no longer sheltering their children who suffer from the disorder. But we still need more awareness and more structures. Autism is a reality that affects us all.”
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en plus” se réjouit Rosine qui partage sa vie entre le Rwanda où elle travaille et la France où vit sa famille. Un choix peu évident mais nécessaire comme elle l’affirme, un combat quotidien qu’elle dit ne pouvoir mener que grâce au soutien de sa famille “je dois continuer et je suis ravie que mon époux et mes enfants m’épaulent, nous sommes sur la bonne voie car les parents comprennent de plus en plus ce qu’est l’Autisme et chachent de moins en moins les enfants qui en souffrent mais il faut beaucoup plus de sensibilisation et de structures. L’autisme est une réalité qui nous concerne tous”.
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Kigali Genocide Memorial spreads the value of Ubumuntu “A person who has Ubumuntu is someone who has greatness of heart. In the context of the Genocide against the Tutsi, Ubumuntu refers to those who selflessly risked their lives to rescue or help those who were persecuted. We can all be champions of humanity by standing against division wherever we live”. By: Davy-Carmel I. This paragraph is found on the tags of the Ubumuntu product range that are sold in the souvenir shop at the Memorial. This value is very close to the Rwandan people’s heart, and AEGIS Trust, the organization in charge of the Kigali Genocide Memorial on behalf of the National Commission for the Fight Against Genocide (CNLG) wants to showcase it. Today, Ubumuntu is a concept, a brand, and a message that people carry with them as they conclude their visit of the Memorial.
Remembrance The Memorial opened its doors in April 2004, for the 10th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi and it is the final resting place of more than 250,000 victims of this tragedy in 1994. Located in the middle of the capital city of Rwanda, this public space is a place of remembrance but also a place to learn from the mistakes of the past and move forward with a promise: never again! It is in that sense that the concept of Ubumuntu emerged, to inspire all its visitors, from Rwanda and elsewhere, and all of those who come in contact with the work of the memorial, to aspire to uphold this value which drove the national heroes. This message of humanity is shared through various means: audiovisual productions, events and now Ubumuntu branded products, and soon an educational platform.
The Heart of Africa In 2013, a short film entitled Ubumuntu, made up of several stories of people who risked their lives to save others during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was shown. In 2015, the annual Ubumuntu Arts festival was born, an initiative of the drama group and contemporary dance group Mashirika in collaboration with Kigali Genocide Memorial. Since 2016, exchange sessions have been organized on a regular basis, and various personalities have attended and shared their experience with students and other young people. Today, it is the Ubumuntu range of products that is launched on the market, made up of a variety of products: jewelry, decorative baskets, imigongo paintings, and very soon a clothing
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line sporting the very carefully designed Ubumuntu logo. It is made up of rounded lines which remind us of the shape of Africa and that of a heart, a reference to Rwanda’s nickname, the heart of Africa. In addition to being a great way to support the Genocide against the Tutsi survivors and their families, which is one of the three main pillars of the Kigali Genocide Memorial (remembrance; learning and rebuilding lives), all of the products found in the Memorial gift shop (and very soon on many other sales platforms) have a very specific goal, which is to share the message of choosing the greatness of heart, humanity, positivity and Ubumuntu as a lifestyle. For more information on the work of Kigali Genocide Memorial, contact: team@kgm.rw / visit us: www.kgm.rw
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UBUMUNTU MEANS HUMANITY GOODNESS, GENEROSITY & KINDNESS. A person who has Ubumuntu is someone who has greatness of heart. In the context of the Genocide against the Tutsi, Ubumuntu refers to those who selflessly risked their lives to rescue or help those who were persecuted. We can all be champions of humanity by standing against division wherever we live.
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Memorial du Genocide de Kigali sème dans les cœurs de ses visiteurs la valeur rwandaise mère : « Ubumuntu ». Par Davy-Carmel I.
“A person who has Ubumuntu is someone who has greatness of heart. In the context of the Genocide against the Tutsi, Ubumuntu refers to those who selflessly risked their lives to rescue or help those who were persecuted. We can all be champions of humanity by standing against division wherever we live” (« Une personne qui a l’Ubumuntu est celle qui a un grand coeur. Dans le contexte du Génocide contre les Tutsis, Ubumuntu fait référence à ceux qui ont risqué leurs vies pour sauver ou aider ceux qui étaient persécutés. Nous pouvons tous être des champions de l’humanité en nous opposant à la division partout où nous vivons ») Ce paragraphe se trouve sur le petit tag attachés aux produits de la gamme Ubumuntu retrouvés dans la boutique à souvenirs du Mémorial du Génocide de Kigali. Une valeur chère au peuple Rwandais que l’AEGIS TRUST, organe mandaté par la Commission Nationale de Lutte contre les Génocides (CNLG), en charge du Mémorial du Génocide de Kigali, veut ajouter à l’image première du pays. Ubumuntu est donc aujourd’hui un concept, une marque et un message que l’on emmène avec soi à la sortie de sa visite au Mémorial du Génocide de Kigali.
La mémoire Ouvert en avril 2004 lors de la 10ème commémoration du Génocide contre les Tutsis, le Mémorial du Génocide de Kigali est la dernière demeure de plus de 250.000 victimes de la tragédie de 1994. Situé en pleine capitale du Rwanda, la place ouverte au public est un lieu pour se rappeler mais aussi pour apprendre des erreurs du passé et avancer avec une promesse : Plus jamais ça ! C’est dans ce sens que le concept Ubumuntu inspiré de la valeur d’humanité a émergé en vue d’inspirer les visiteurs, les Rwandais et tous ceux qui entrent en contact avec le travail du Mémorial du Génocide de Kigali à aspirer à cette valeur qui a animé les héros nationaux. Des productions audiovisuelles, des évènements, maintenant des produits variés griffés Ubumuntu et bientôt une plateforme éducationnelle sont les moyens par lesquels ce message d’humanité est transmis.
Le coeur de l’Afrique En 2013, un court-métrage titré Ubumuntu constitué d’histoires de personnes ayant risqué leurs vies pour sauver celles des autres durant le Génocide contre les Tutsi de 1994 a été publié. En 2015, le festival annuel Ubumuntu a vu ses débuts, une initiative de la troupe de danse contemporaine et de théatre Mashirika en collaboration avec le Mémorial du Génocide de Kigali . La troupe de danse contemporaine et de théatre Mashirika, le
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festival annuel Ubumuntu a vu ses débuts. Depuis 2016, des séances d’échange (Ubumuntu exchange sessions) où différentes personnalités viennent partager leurs expériences avec des étudiants et autres jeunes sont régulièrement tenues. Aujourd’hui c’est la gamme de produits Ubumuntu qui vient d’être lancée sur le marché, c’est une variété d’articles : bijoux, paniers de décoration, tableaux imigongo et bientôt des vêtements qui sont griffés du logo Ubumuntu consciencieusement constitué de ligne circulaires rappelant la forme de l’Afrique et la forme du cœur, un clin d’œil au surnom du Rwanda « cœur d’Afrique ». En plus d’être une belle façon de soutenir les survivants et proches des victimes du Génocide contre les Tutsis, c’est un des trois piliers (souvenir, apprendre et reconstruire) auxquels le Memorial du Genocide de Kigali est voué, tous ces produits retrouvés dans le gift shop du Mémorial (et bientôt sur de nombreuses autres plateformes de vente) ont le rôle de véhiculer ce message de choisir la grandeur du cœur, l’humanité, la positivité, l’Ubumuntu comme style de vie. Pour plus d’information à propos du travail du Mémorial du Génocide de Kigali, contactez: team@kgm.rw / visitez: www.kgm.rw
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CAPETOWN
ABUJA
EAT: Capetown is famous for its diverse cuisine, making it hard to choose. Why not go for uber trendy with Chef’s Warehouse & Canteen. They don’t take bookings, but chef Tomlin serves up spectacular tapas that are well worth the wait. And waiting is not bad, if you can sit in their bar called “No reservations”.
MANGEZ: Si vous avez un budget limité, rendez-vous à Pot Pourri dans le centre Carlton dans Bandra Ouest. Un peu plus huppé, vous apprécierez Indigo4 sur Mandlik Road. Demandez une table sur la terrasse, sur le toit à l’ombre des frangipaniers.
STAY: In the mood for a beachy stay? Head to Camps Bay and check into the Marly, a boutique hotel featuring work of contemporary South African artists. Rooms are stylishly decorated in white and gray tones and offer either mountain views or sea views. Now there’s a tough choice!
LODGE: Vous trouverez votre hôtel dans le très vivant quartier de Colaba, proche de la Porte de l’Inde et profiterez ainsi des très belles vues sur la baie de Mumbai.
EXPLORE: Under Apartheid rule, the Bo Kaap neighborhood was designated “Cape Muslims only.” These Muslim communities, descendants of slaves traded by the Dutch from the Indies, painted their homes in bright kaleidoscopic colors. Stroll among the many mosques and enjoy Malay cuisine!
EXPLOREZ: Promenezvous dans le Temple de Walkeshwar ou visitez le Musée de Ghandi. Découvrez la nourriture indienne de rue, telle que les samosas, les currys ou le panipuri. Vous préférez la vie nocturne ? Dans la boîte de nuit Enigma, à l’hôtel Taj Mahal, vous pourriez bien rencontrer les stars montantes de Bollywood.
EAT: Located on within the shop rite Jabi complex Argungu, is the third location for proprietors of Nkoyo and Marsala Wahala. Launched with a thatched beach front theme the restaurant is absolutely fantastic! The cozy outdoor thatched cabana is serviced by large cooling fans and a team of efficient waiters.
MANGEZ: Situé sur le rite de magasin Jabi complexe Argungu, est le troisième emplacement pour les propriétaires de Nkoyo et Marsala Wahala. Lancé avec un thème de plage au toit de chaume, le restaurant est absolument fantastique! La confortable cabane au toit de chaume est desservie par de grands ventilateurs et une équipe de serveurs efficaces.
SLEEP: Stonehedge Hotel, The quality of the hotel is very high, excellent rooms, good staff and a large impressive reception. You are treated with great courtesy and friendship.
LODGE: Stonehedge Hotel, La qualité de l'hôtel est très élevé, d'excellentes chambres, un bon personnel et une grande réception impressionnante. Vous êtes traité avec beaucoup de courtoisie et d'amitié.
EXPLORE: Abuja National Mosque, It is holy and artistic prayer place. The golden dome and minarets of the national mosque dominate the skyline of Nigeria’s capital city. It was built in year 1984.
EXPLOREZ: La mosquée nationale d'Abuja, c'est lieu de prière sacré et artistique. Le dôme doré et les minarets de la mosquée nationale dominent l'horizon de la capitale du Nigeria. Son construit en l'année 1984.
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LONDON
COTONOU
EAT : Golden Chippy is a top contender for the “best fidh & chips you’ve ever had”. Crunchy on the outside and the fish melts in your mouth, absolutely divine!
MANGEZ : Le Golden Chippy est un des prétendants les plus sérieux au titre de « meilleur fish & chips que vous n’ayez jamais mangé ». Croustillant à l’intérieur et fondant à l’intérieur, absolument divin !
SLEEP: We recommend Hotel 41, close to Buckingham Palace, with spacious and stylish rooms; they treat customers like royalty at breakfast and the service is overall impeccable. The hotel is in a good location and the well-stocked bar another great reason to stay.
SÉJOURNEZ: Nous vous recommandons Hotel 41, proche du palais de Buckingham, doté de chambres spacieuses et élégantes. Les clients y sont traités comme des membres de la famille royale au petit déjeuner et le service est en général impeccable. L’hôtel est bien placé et le bar bien garni sont une autre raison de rester.
EXPLORE: Shoreditch is the trendiest neighborhood in London. Esepcially street art enthusiasts will enjoy navigating this eclectic part of town.
DÉCOUVREZ: Shoreditch est le quartier le plus tendance de Londres. Les amateurs d’art de rue en particulier apprécieront de se promener dans cette partie éclectique de la ville.
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EAT : La Cabane du Pecheur is peaceful, clean and offers a beautiful sea view, a good hideaway from the crowded city of Cotonou. Sipping beers while enjoying the day slowly passing by.... So lovely SLEEP: Maison Rouge is located in a secure estate along Boulevard de Censad in a posh neighborhood of Cotonou. Close to the beach and supermarket Erevan. EXPLORE: Fondation Zinsou, a contemporary art museum with knowledgeable staff to explain the meaning of each piece. Don’t forget to check out highlights such as “le fou du village” and “le temple des pythons”. Enjoy!
MANGEZ: La Cabane du Pêcheur est un endroit très serein, propre et offre une vue magnifique sur la mer, une parfaite parenthèse dans la très fréquentée ville de Cotonou. Boire des bières en profitant de la journée qui passe doucement est tellement agréable… SÉJOURNEZ: L’hôtel Maison Rouge est situé le long du boulevard Censad dans un quartier huppé de Cotonou. Proche de la plage et du supermarché Erevan. DÉCOUVREZ: La Fondation Zinsou, un musée d’art contemporain au personnel compétent pour expliquer la signification de chaque oeuvre. N’oubliez pas d’admirer les oeuvres clés telles que “le fou du village” et “le temple des pythons”. Profitez-en bien !
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MUMBAI
BUJUMBURA
EAT : If you’re on a budget, visit Pot Pourri in Carlton center in Bandra West. More upmarket is Indigo4 on Mandlik Road. Ask for a table on the terrace, on the roof in the shade of the frangipani.
MANGEZ : Si vous avez un budget limité, rendez-vous à Pot Pourri dans le centre Carlton dans Bandra Ouest. Un peu plus huppé, vous apprécierez Indigo4 sur Mandlik Road. Demandez une table sur la terrasse, sur le toit à l’ombre des frangipaniers.
EAT : Kanowe restaurant has a friendly vibe and beautiful gardens. Enjoy eating outdoors, the perfect way to beat the heat after a busy day. We recommend their juicy kebabs (Grand Monsieur) and sangala fish.
SLEEP : Find your hotel in the lively area Colaba., close to the Gateway of India and enjoy the views of the Bay of Mumbai
SÉJOURNEZ: Vous trouverez votre hôtel dans le très vivant quartier de Colaba, proche de la Porte de l’Inde et profiterez ainsi des très belles vues sur la baie de Mumbai.
EXPLORE: Stroll through Walkeshwar Temple or visit the Gandhi Museum. Discover Indian street food like samosas, curry and Pani Puri. Prefer the nightlife? In Enigma club in Hotel Taj Mahal, you could meet the rising stars of Bollywood.
DÉCOUVREZ: Promenez-vous dans le Temple de Walkeshwar ou visitez le Musée de Ghandi. Découvrez la nourriture indienne de rue, telle que les samosas, les currys ou le panipuri. Vous préférez la vie nocturne ? Dans la boîte de nuit Enigma, à l’hôtel Taj Mahal, vous pourriez bien rencontrer les stars montantes de Bollywood.
SLEEP : Hotel Roca Golf is located a stone’s throw from the city centre and has breathtaking views of Bujumbura golf course. You will receive a welcome worthy of a five star hotel from the friendly staff. EXPLORE: For an African shopping experience, visit one of Bujumbura’s bustling markets, with colourful fabrics and fresh produce. The craft market near the U.S. Embassy has beautiful hand made goods from local artists
MANGEZ : Le restaurant Kanowe offre une atmosphère conviviale et de très beaux jardins. Vous pourrez en profiter pour manger dehors, une façon parfaite de se rafraîchir après une journée bien chargée. Nous recommandons leurs juteuses brochettes (Grand Monsieur) et leur sangala (poisson). SÉJOURNEZ : L’hôtel Roca Golf est situé à deux pas du centre ville et est doté de vues imprenables sur le parcours de golf. Vous y recevrez un accueil digne d’un hôtel cinq étoiles de la part d’un personnel très aimable. DÉCOUVREZ:Pour une expérience de shopping africain, rendez-vous dans un des dynamiques marchés de Bujumbura, rempli de tissus colorés et de produits frais. Le marché d’art, proche de l’ambassade américaine propose des produits faits main par des artistes locaux.
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LAGOS
EAT: The rooftop restaurant of Hotel Ubumwe Grande offers breathtaking panoramic views of Kigali. Their grills are exceptional.
MANGEZ : Le restaurant sur le toit de l’hôtel Ubumwe Grande offre des vues panoramiques imprenables sur Kigali. Leurs grillades sont exceptionnelles.
STAY: Enjoy spectacular views over Kigali at UBUKI Residence hotel with a tranquil atmosphere, worldclass service and resort-style amenities
SÉJOURNEZ : Profitez de vues spectaculaires sur Kigali à l’hôtel Ubuki Residence, doté d’une atmosphère paisible, d’un service de classe mondiale et d’aménagements dignes d’un complexe hôtelier.
EXPLORE: The Kigali Genocide Memorial is unique and offers insights in the history of the genocide and its causes. The simplicity and scale of the memorial affects deeply. Make sure to take the audio tour. For a lively evening, discover one of the former (old) districts of the city of Kigali, NYAMIRAMBO.
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DÉCOUVREZ : Le Mémorial du Génocide de Kigali est unique et présente l’histoire du génocide et de ses causes. La simplicité et l’ampleur du mémorial affectent profondément. Assurez-vous de faire la visite avec l’audio-guide. Pour une soirée animée, découvrez l’un des plus anciens districts de la ville de Kigali, Nyamirambo.
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EAT:The Yellow Chili Restaurant & Bar specializes in Nigeria cuisine. The bar is frequented in the evenings by the local elite and is located in the business district of Victoria island. SLEEP : The Wheatbaker Hotel offers excellent rooms, amenities and service. Another highlight is the breakfast buffet. Conveniently situated close to Victoria Island, the hotel lives up to international standard. EXPLORE : Nike Gallery is a gold mine of interesting arts and crafts. The range and diversity of the work are very special indeed. You will feel amazed by the vibrant colors and materials that these talented artists are using.
MANGEZ : Le Yellow Chili Restaurant & Bar est spécialisé en cuisine Nigériane. Le bar est fréquenté en soirée par l’élite locale et est situé dans le quartier des affaires de l’île Victoria. SÉJOURNEZ : L’hôtel Wheatbaker propose d’excellentes chambres, infrastructures et services. L’autre point marquant est le buffet du petit déjeuner. Très bien situé, proche de l’île Victoria, l’hôtel est à la hauteur des standards internationaux. DÉCOUVREZ : la Nike Gallery est une mine d’or d’artisanat. La gamme et la diversité des objets sont tout à fait uniques. Vous serez impressionnés par les couleurs vives et les matériaux utilisés par ces talentueux artistes.
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JOHANNESBURG EAT : The Leopard serves sophisticated, innovative food in a relaxed atmosphere. Owner/ chef Andrea Burgener creates South African dishes with a quirky, modern flair. The decor, with mismatched tableware and antique prints on the walls, feels like a modernized version of your grandmother’s dining room. SLEEP : The African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel offers clean rooms, great beds, and courteous and helpful staff. The area offers many good restaurants and cool shops. EXPLORE : The Apartheid Museum is an essential stop for anyone who wants to learn about the turbulent and heart wrenching history of South Africa’s racial segregation.
MANGEZ : The Leopard sert des plats sophistiqués, innovants dans une ambiance détendue. La propriétaire/ chef Andrea Burgener crée des plats Sud Africains avec style original et moderne. Le décor, avec sa vaisselle dépareillée et ses affiches anciennes aux murs, nous donnent le sentiment d’être dans une version plus moderne de la salle à manger de notre grandmère. SÉJOURNEZ: L’African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel propose des chambres propres, de grands lits, et un personnel courtois et serviable. Le secteur comporte de nombreux bons restaurants et de très sympathiques magasins. DÉCOUVREZ : Le musée de l’apartheid est une étape essentielle pour tous ceux qui souhaitent en apprendre plus sur la tumultueuse et déchirante histoire de la ségrégation raciale en Afrique du Sud.
LUSAKA EAT : if you are into healthy dishes you will love “3 Trees” on Nkanchibaya road. Meat lovers will be well served in Chicago Bistro.
MANGEZ : Si vous êtes intéressés par des plats sains, vous allez adorer « 3 trees » sur Nkanchibaya road. Les amateurs de viande seront bien servis au Chicago Bistro.
SLEEP : The Southern Sun Ridgeway is conveniently located in Lusaka’s business district, close to government offices and embassies.. Set in attractive, landscaped gardens, the hotel offers business and leisure travelers a welcoming atmosphere.
SÉJOURNEZ: Le Southern Sun Ridgeway est bien situé, dans le quartier des affaires de Lusaka, proche des bureaux gouvernementaux et des ambassades. Entouré de jardins paysagers, l’hôtel offre une atmosphère accueillante aux voyageurs d’affaires et de tourisme.
EXPLORE : Lower Zambezi National Park offers unique opportunities to get close to wildlife wandering in and out of the Zambezi. On the opposite side of the river lies the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe.
DÉCOUVREZ : Le Parc National Lower Zambezi est une opportunité unique de se rapprocher des animaux sauvages qui entrent et sortent du Zambezi. De l’autre côté de la rivière se trouve la fameuse réserve Mana Pools du Zimbabwe.
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JUBA
KILIMANJARO
EAT : Enjoy Indian food and pizza at “Spice and herbs”. It has a nice terrace and is perfect in the evenings.
MANGEZ : Savourez une délicieuse pizza ou plat indien chez « Spice and herbs ». Il dispose d’une belle terrasse, parfaite pour la soirée.
STAY : Acacia Village is the pearl of Juba. Hidden behind the compound walls it is a relaxed and welcoming village. Staff are helpful and the food is excellent. The hotel also has a private pool
SÉJOURNEZ : L’Acacia Village est la perle de Juba. Caché derrière les murs du complexe vous trouverez un village détendu et accueillant. Le personnel est serviable et la nourriture excellente. L’hôtel est également doté d’une piscine privée.
EXPLORE : The white bull is a symbol of peace after struggle. You can watch herds of cows cross the city centre on their way to the cattle market. Bulls have horns up to six feet long. White Bull is also the national beer in Sudan.
DÉCOUVREZ : Le taureau blanc est le symbole de la paix après la lutte. Vous pourrez voir des hordes de vaches traverser le centreville vers le marché au bétail. Les taureaux ont des cornes jusqu’à deux mètres de long. La White Bull (taureau blanc) est également la bière nationale du Soudan.
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EAT : The Salzburger Café and Steakhouse has touches of the Austrian Alps mixed with local African dishes.
MANGEZ : Le Salzburger Café and Steakhouse comporte des touches des Alpes autrichiennes mélangées à des plats africains locaux.
STAY : The Mountain Inn hotel is conveniently located close to shopping areas. The rooms are decorated in lovely African style with spacious bathrooms..
SÉJOURNEZ : L’hôtel Mountain Inn est idéalement situé proche des zones commerciales. Les chambres sont décorées dans un très beau style africain et les salles de bain sont spacieuses.
EXPLORE : The Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet (5,895 meters), but it isn’t a mountain in a traditional sense. It is actually a giant stratovolcano that began forming about a million years ago. The least strenuous and therefore most popular climb up is the Marangu route.
DÉCOUVREZ : Le Kilimanjaro est la montagne la plus élevée d’Afrique à 5,895m d’altitude, mais ce n’est pas une montagne dans le sens traditionnel du terme. C’est en fait un stratovolcan géant qui a commencé à se former il y a environ un million d’années. L’ascension la moins périlleuse et donc la plus populaire est celle de l’itinéraire du Marangu.
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DUBAI
BRAZZAVILLE
EAT : The Ewaan, located in the Palace Downtown hotel, offers a lovely oriental décor and great views of Burj Khalifa from its outside terrace. Don’t skip their roast station with marinated lamb and beef roast cooked to perfection.
MANGEZ : L’Ewaan, qui se trouve au sein de l’hôtel Palace Downtown, propose un très beau décor oriental et de superbes vues de Burj Khalifa depuis sa terrasse extérieure. Ne manquez pas leur station rôtisserie qui propose un agneau mariné et un rôti de boeuf cuits à la perfection.
STAY : Savoy Suites business hotel in Dubai offers studio rooms and two-bedroom suites. They all feature spacious closets with classy fixtures and a fully equipped kitchenette.
SÉJOURNEZ : L’hôtel d’affaires Savoy Suites à Dubai propose des studios et des suites de deux chambres. Ils sont tous dotés de spacieux placards aux élégants équipements et comportent une kitchenette toute équipée.
EXPLORE : Enjoy an adrenaline rush sandboarding down Dubai’s desert dunes, driving in a 4x4 through the desert or riding a camel Bedouin style. End the day with a traditional tamboura dance performance under the twinkling stars.
DÉCOUVREZ : Vous apprécierez la montée d’adrénaline que vous procurera la descente en sandboard sur les dunes du désert de Dubai, le trajet en 4X4 à travers le désert ou la promenade à dos de chameau dans un parfait style Bédouin. Vous terminerez la journée devant un spectacle de danse traditionnelle Tambura sous les étoiles scintillantes.
EAT : Mami Wata restaurant has a stunning riverside location. The food is great and the service is friendly. On the menu are pizzas, brochettes, fried plantains and chips. STAY : Hotel Mikhael’s is an elegant boutique hotel within walking distance from the city’s main attractions and not far from the airport. EXPLORE : The beautiful Basilique Ste Anne in central Brazzaville is a great piece of architecture and a peaceful oasis. Its unique green tiles that add a special beauty to the building.
MANGEZ : Le restaurant Mami Wata est doté d’un emplacement exceptionnel en bord de rivière. La nourriture est excellente et le service convivial. Au menu on trouve des pizzas, des brochettes, des bananes plantain et des frites. SÉJOURNEZ : L’Hôtel Mikhael’s est un élégant hôtel boutique à quelques pas des attractions principales de la ville et non loin de l’aéroport. DÉCOUVREZ : La magnifique Basilique Ste Anne au centre ville de Brazzaville est une formidable oeuvre architecturale et une oasis de paix. Ses tuiles vertes uniques rendent ce bâtiment encore plus beau.
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ACCRA EAT : Mamma Mia offers great and arguably the best pizza in Accra with indoor as well as outdoor seating STAY : LABADI Beach Hotel is set amid tropical gardens on Labadi Beach a short drive from the National Museum of Ghana and Osu Castle. Freebies include parking and breakfast, which is served in an elegant restaurant. There’s also a piano bar, a cocktail lounge, and a terrace overlooking an outdoor pool. EXPLORE : Check out the famous photos of Kwame Nkrumah with the 1960s world leaders at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Also, don’t miss his well preserved Blue Cadillac. 100
DAR ES SALAAM MANGEZ : Mamma Mia vous propose sans doute les meilleures pizzas d’Accra, et dispose d’un espace pour s’asseoir à l’intérieur ainsi qu’à l’extérieur. SÉJOURNEZ : LABADI Beach Hotel est situé au coeur des jardins tropicaux sur la plage de Labadi, à quelques minutes en voiture du Musée National du Ghana et du Château d’Osu. Sont inclus dans le prix, le parking ainsi que le petit déjeuner qui est servi dans un élégant restaurant. On y trouve aussi un piano bar, un bar à cocktail et une terrasse surplombant une piscine extérieure. DÉCOUVREZ : Allez voir les fameuses photos de Kwame Nkrumah avec les dirigeants du monde des années 1960s au Mémorial Kwame Nkrumah. Ne manquez pas d’admirer également sa Cadillac bleue en très bon état.
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SLEEP:Escape to a relaxing beachfront retreat at Ramada Resort Dar Es Salaam. Offering modern amenities, a private beach, stylish event venues, and a Jangwani Beach location which is an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers alike EAT: Dine at Ramada Resort and discover a full menu of unique food and beverage options. EXPLORE: Ramada Resort Wonderful hotel, superb view of the Indian Ocean. We would recommend it to anyone traveling in Tanzania. Best option to spend a pleasant vacation in Dar Es Salaam and Tanzania.
SEJOURNEZ:Évadez-vous au bord de la mer au Ramada Resort à Dar Es Salaam. Proposant des équipements modernes, une plage privée, des salles de réunion élégantes sur la plage de Jangwani. Idéale pour les voyageurs d'affaires et les voyageus en vacance MANGEZ: Dînez au Ramada Resort et découvrez un menu complet de plats et de boissons uniques. EXPLOREZ: Ramada Resort Magnifique hôtel, superbe vue sur l'océan Indien. Nous le recommandons à tous ceux qui voyagent en Tanzanie. Meilleure option pour passer d'agréables vacances à Dar Es Salaam et en Tanzanie.
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DOUALA
KAMEMBE
EAT: Youpwe, is a small restaurant by the sea that offers fresh fish caught right before your eyes. A selection is presented to you as soon as it’s out of the water
MANGEZ : Youpwe, est un petit restaurant en bord de mer qui propose du poisson frais pêché juste sous vos yeux. Une sélection vous est présentée dès qu’ils sortent de l’eau.
SLEEP: The Starland Hotel is a new four-star hotel in the Bonapriso neighbourhood near the flower market. The hotel has a swimming pool, Wi-Fi and AC.
SÉJOURNEZ : Le Starland Hotel est un hôtel quatre étoiles dans le quartier de Bonapriso proche du marché aux fleurs. L’hôtel est doté d’une piscine, du wifi et de la climatisation.
EXPLORE : The coastline of Douala is perfect for tourists to explore. Visit the Akwa and Bonanjo palaces, the Bonanjo Maritime Museum, the Akwa Craft Centre, the Centenary Church, Cathedral and the ‘Bonanjo comptoir colonial’. Make sure not to miss the flower market in Bonapriso.
DÉCOUVREZ : La côte de Douala est l’endroit parfait à découvrir pour les touristes. Visitez les palais d’Akwa et de Bonanjo, le Musée Maritime de Bonanjo, le Centre d’Artisanat d’Akwa, l’Église du Centenaire et le « comptoir colonial de Bonanjo ». Assurez-vous de ne pas manquer le marché aux fleurs de Bonapriso.
EAT : In Émeraude Kivu Resort you can enjoy food on the terrace with spectacular views of Lake Kivu and the hills of eastern Congo. The local favourite is Isambaza (fried fishes) and fresh juice made from local fruits and vegetables.
MANGEZ : Au sein de l’Émeraude Kivu Resort vous pourrez savourer vos repas sur la terrasse avec une vue spectaculaire sur le Lac Kivu et les collines de l’Est du Congo. Les spécialités locales sont les Isambaza (poissons frits) et le jus frais produit à partir des fruits et légumes locaux.
SLEEP: The brand new Émeraude Kivu Resort is located on a quiet peninsula only 15 minutes from the airport. Wake up to stunning views from your private balcony.
SÉJOURNEZ: Le tout nouveau Émeraude Kivu Resort est situé à 15 minutes seulement de l’aéroport. Vous vous réveillerez avec une vue époustouflante de votre balcon privé.
EXPLORE: Kamembe is a town full of history, with many colonial buildings to show for it. Lake Kivu can be explored by boat and the water’s edge is home to magnificent bird life.
DÉCOUVREZ: Kamembe est une ville pleine d’histoire, et la présence de nombreux bâtiments coloniaux le prouve. Il est possible de découvrir le lac en bateau et ses rives accueillent de nombreuses espèces d’oiseaux magnifiques.
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LIBREVILLE
MOMBASA
EAT: L’Odika in Libreville’s Louis Quarter mixes local Gabonese flavours with Creole and offers a good selection of vegetarian dishes.
MANGEZ: L’Odika dans le quartier Louis de Libreville, mélange les saveurs gabonaises locales et propose une belle sélection de plats végétariens.
SLEEP: Visit the Residence Hoteliere du Phare for a relaxing stay in a charming boutique hotel on the beach where the sound of waves lull you to sleep. Guests are often treated to live jazz music.
SÉJOURNEZ: Visitez la Résidence Hôtelière du Phare pour un séjour relaxant dans un charmant hôtel boutique sur la plage, où vous serez bercés par le son des vagues. Les voyageurs ont souvent le plaisir de pouvoir écouter des performances de groupes de jazz.
RELAX: Take a boat or jet ski from Libreville to PointeDenis beach on the peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Gabon Estuary. Explore the shore, take a trip into the jungle, and see the endangered leatherback sea turtle.
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RELAXEZ VOUS : Prenez le bateau ou le jet ski de Libreville à la plage de Pointe-Denis sur la péninsule entre l’Océan Atlantique et l’estuaire du Gabon. Découvrez la côte, promenez-vous dans la jungle et vous pourrez également voir la célèbre tortue luth, désormais menacée.
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EAT: For delicious fresh seafood, visit the Jumba Ruins Monsoons, north of Mombasa. We recommend the seafood platter for two and garlic octopus. SLEEP: The ship-themed Voyager Beach Resort is a beautiful beach getaway. The all- inclusive resort is ideal for families, has three swimming pools, and a range of water activities, excursions to local attractions and supervised programs for children. EXPLORE: Visit Fort Jesus at the entrance to the harbour for a glimpse into history. Built by the Portuguese in 1593 and now a national museum, there is also an excellent sound and light show.
MANGEZ: Pour savourer de délicieux fruits de mer, visitez le Jumba Ruins Monsoons, au Nord de Mombasa. Nous vous recommandons le plateau de fruits de mer pour déguster deux poulpes à l’ail. SÉJOURNEZ: le Voyager Beach Resort, sur le thème du bateau, est un très bel endroit pour des vacances à la plage. Le complexe tout-compris est idéal pour les familles. Il est doté de trois piscines et de toute une gamme d’activités aquatiques, excursions dans des attractions locales et de programmes supervisés pour les enfants. DÉCOUVREZ: Visitez Fort Jesus à l’entrée du port pour une visite dans l’histoire. Construit par les portugais en 1593, et désormais un musée national, on y trouve également un excellent spectacle de son et lumière.
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NAIROBI
HARARE
EAT: For an unforgettable meal of fresh fish visit Tamarind Nairobi located in the National Bank Building. The seafood is flown in daily from the coast.
MANGEZ : Pour un inoubliable repas de viande ou de poisson frais, rendez-vous au Tamarind Nairobi. Le restaurant est approvisionné au quotidien en fruits de mer frais de la côte.
SLEEP: The luxurious fivestar Nairobi Serena Hotel is a peaceful retreat in the bustling city centre. Relax by the heated pool, in the beautiful hotel gardens, the health club or in the spacious rooms and executive suites.
SÉJOURNEZ : Le luxurieux cinqétoiles Serena Hotel Nairobi offre un moment de tranquillité pour oublier le trépidant centre ville. Relaxez-vous au bord de la piscine chauffée, dans les très beaux jardins, au club de sport ou dans les spacieuses chambres et suites exécutives.
EXPLORE: Nairobi National Park is the only protected area close to a capital city. The beautiful savannah is full of impressive wildlife, including the endangered black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, elephant, giraffe, and over 400 bird species.
DÉCOUVREZ : Le Parc National de Nairobi est la seule zone protégée proche d’une capitale. La très belle savane est remplie d’une faune impressionnante, y compris des rhinocéros noirs menacés, des lions, des léopards, des guépards, des hyènes, des éléphants, des girafes et plus de 400 espèces d’oiseaux.
EAT: Do not let your first day pass without visiting Amanzi restaurant, set on a stunning property. The musical entertainment is excellent and the owners are a lot of fun! SLEEP: Cresta Lodge is located outside the Harare CBD; the rooms are very clean and the staff is super friendly. The garden is very refreshing and there is a great swimming pool for those who love to cool off in the water. EXPLORE: Zen, Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery is a top destination in the greater Harare area. The wildlife is well taken care of here.
MANGEZ: Ne laissez pas un jour se passer sans vous rendre au restaurant Amanzi, situé sur une superbe propriété, l’animation musicale est excellente et les propriétaires très sympathiques ! SÉJOURNEZ: Cresta Lodge est situé en dehors du District des Affaires d’Harare, les chambres y sont très propres et le personnel très amical. Le jardin est rafraîchissant et il y a une très belle piscine pour ceux qui souhaiteraient se rafraîchir dans l’eau. DÉCOUVREZ: Zen, Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery (pouponnière d’éléphants du Zimbabwe) est une destination incontournable de la région d’Harare. On yest aux petits soins pour les animaux.
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ABIDJAN EAT: Saakan is a great place to discover African cuisine specially catered for Abidjan’s tourist crowd. SLEEP: The best hotel in the city is Detente Hotel. Quiet and clean, this hotel will seduce any visitor to Abidjan, whether traveling solo, as a couple or with family. EXPLORE: Le Plateau is located in the heart of Abidjan. It is surrounded by Ébrié Lagoon with its tall buildings and modern architecture; as visitors say, it is like the Manhattan of Africa.
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DAKAR MANGEZ: Saakan est un très bel endroit pour découvrir la cuisine Africaine, spécialement adaptée aux touristes d’Abidjan.
EAT: Alkimia Restaurant & Bar offers delicious meals including French desserts and excellent wines. Hosts and service are gracious.
SÉJOURNEZ: Le meilleur hôtel de la ville est l’Hôtel Détente. Calme et propre, cet hôtel séduira tous les visiteurs d’Abidjan, qu’ils voyagent en solo, en couple ou en famille.
SLEEP: Hotel Ibis provides relaxing sea views, a good breakfast buffet and you can hop to its neighbour, the Novotel, for dinner.
DÉCOUVREZ: Le Plateau est situé au coeur d’Abidjan. Il est entouré du Lagon d’Erié, avec ses grands buildings et son architecture moderne; comme le disent les visiteurs, il comme le Manhattan d’Afrique.
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EXPLORE: Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine is a gigantic monument, built by North Korean workers, there are 204 stairs to climb to get to the top of the monument... quite a workout. But from the top you have a great view of the city,
MANGEZ: Alkimia Restaurant & Bar propose d’excellents repas incluant des desserts français et d’excellents vins. L’accueil et le service sont bienveillants. SÉJOURNEZ: L’Hôtel Ibis offre une vue relaxante sur la mer, un bon buffet petit déjeuner et vous pourrez faire un saut chez son voisin, le Novotel, pour le dîner. DÉCOUVREZ: Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine est un monument gigantesque, construit par des travailleurs Nord Coréens, il compte 204 marches pour arriver au sommet…un sacré exercice. Mais du sommet vous aurez une vue spectaculaire de la ville.
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BRUSSELS
ENTEBBE
Eat: Le Temps des Tartines on Rue de Midi offers an English breakfast special, fresh salads, and sandwiches. Their fresh pastries and bread are available for take-away.
MANGEZ: Le Temps des Tartines sur la Rue de Midi propose un petit déjeuner anglais, des salades fraîches, et des sandwiches. Leur viennoiseries et leurs pains sont disponibles à emporter.
STAY: stay in Karibu Entebbe and relax in a comfortable guest house set in an ideal location close to the airport and organised transport. the staff is very attentive and helpful
Sleep: Ideal for both short and long-term stays, Suite Home Stéphanie offers five different types of suites and apartments, including the two-floor maisonettes.
SÉJOURNEZ: Idéal pour les courts et longs séjours, Suite Home Stéphanie propose cinq types différents de suites et appartements, y compris des maisonnettes à deux étages.
Explore: Discover Brussels’ unique comic strip paintings as you walk through the city. There are more than 40 murals around the town centre, including favourites Tintin and Asterix. For more comics, visit the Belgian Centre of Comic Strip Art on Rue des Sables, open Tuesday through
DÉCOUVREZ: Découvrez les uniques peintures de bande dessinées en marchant à travers la ville. Il y a plus de 40 fresques tout autour du centre ville, y compris les favoris Tintin et Astérix. Pour plus de bandes dessinées, visitez le Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée sur la rue des Sables, ouvert du mardi au dimanche.
EAT: Thai Garden restaurant has a very pretty garden and lots of tables outside to soak in the atmosphere, excellent authentic Thai cuisine in very nice surroundings. Prices are a little higher, but you get what you pay for. EXPLORE: Uganda Wildlife Education Center is a nice place for wildlife lovers, all the big cats can be found at the zoo.plus the zebras, elephant, African buffalo, giraffes. It has a restaurant and bar by the lake shore.
MANGEZ : Au restaurant Thaï Garden dans son très joli jardin,ou vous retrouvez de nombreuses tables , découvrez sa cuisine authentique thaï , Les prix sont un peu élevés, mais vous serez servit pour votre argent. SÉJOUR: Séjournez au Karibu Entebbe et détendez-vous dans un cadre confortable .le Karibu est situé près de l'aéroport et accessible aux transports en commun. Le personnel est très attentif et serviable EXPLOREZ : le Centre d’Éducation de la Nature de l'Ouganda est un bel endroit pour les amateurs de la faune et de la flore, tous les grands felins se trouvent dans ce zoo. Vous y retrouverez aussi des zèbres, des éléphants, des buffles africains et des girafes. MARCH-MAY 2018 | 105
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This is your inflight entertainment guide Voici votre guide de divertissements à bord
Movies Cinéma
RWANDAIR RECOMMENDS RWANDAIR VOUS RECOMMANDE
BLADE RUNNER 2049 BLADE RUNNER 2049 A young blade runner’s discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who’s been missing for thirty years.
164 mins
R
En Fr
La découverte d’un secret enterré depuis longtemps par un jeune blade-runner le conduit à retrouver un ancien blade-runner, Rick Deckard, disparu depuis trente ans. ACTION / ACTION
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New Releases Nouveaux Films
JUSTICE LEAGUE JUSTICE LEAGUE 120 mins
PG-13
Overhead En = English Fr = French Hi = Hindi En+ = English Subtitles
GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN En
Fr
106 mins
PG
En
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS LE CRIME DE L’ORIENT-EXPRESS
Fr
113 mins
PG-13
En
Fr
HOME AGAIN HOME AGAIN 97 mins
PG-13
En
Fr
Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally.
A behind-the-scenes look at the origin of Winnie the Pooh.
A lavish train ride unfolds into a suspenseful mystery.
A single mom’s life in L.A. takes an unexpected turn.
Bruce Wayne engage l’aide d’une nouvelle alliée.
Un regard en coulisse de l’origine de Winnie l’ourson.
Un voyage en train élégant devient un mystère à suspens.
La vie d’une mère seule de L.A. prend un tour inattendu.
ACTION / ACTION
BIOGRAPHY / BIOGRAPHIE A330 / B737
DRAMA / DRAME
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
A330 / B737
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE LEGO NINJAGO, LE FILM 101 mins
PG
En
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE... TROIS BILLBOARDS : LES PANNEAUX...
Fr
115 mins
R
En
Fr
A330 / B737
KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE KINGSMAN : LE CERCLE D’OR 140 mins
R
En
Fr
A330 / B737
LOVING VINCENT LA PASSION VAN GOGH 94 mins
PG-13
En
Fr
A teenager and his ninja friends seek to defeat a warlord.
A grieving mother challenges the authorities.
Kingsman teams up with US allies to face a common threat.
A stunning rendition of Vincent van Gogh’s life and death.
Un ado et des ninjas veulent vaincre un chef de guerre.
Une mère défie personnellement les autorités locales.
Kingsman s’allie aux américains dans un défi commun.
Une belle interprétation de la vie et mort de Van Gogh.
ADVENTURE / AVENTURE
DRAMA / DRAME
A330
A330
ACTION / ACTION
A330
BIOGRAPHY / BIOGRAPHIE
A330
IT IT 130 mins
R
En
Fr
A shapeshifting demon appears as a murderous clown. Un démon métamorphe apparaît en tant que clown meurtrier. HORROR / HORREUR
A330
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE LEGO NINJAGO, LE FILM
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Classics Classiques
EDDIE THE EAGLE EDDIE THE EAGLE
ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN LES HOMMES DU PRÉSIDENT 136 mins
PG
En
105 mins
Fr
PG-13
LET’S BE COPS COPS - LES FORCES DU DÉSORDRE En
Fr
103 mins
R
En
Fr
Two reporters uncover details of the Watergate scandal.
The story of a British ski jumper who charmed the world.
Things go wrong when two pals dress up as police officers.
Deux journalistes révèlent les détails du Watergate.
Un sauteur à ski britannique a charmé le monde.
Tout déraille quand deux potes s’habillent en policiers.
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
BIOGRAPHY / BIOGRAPHIE
A330 / B737
GET HARD EN TAULE : MODE D’EMPLOI
THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU C’EST ICI QUE L’ON SE QUITTE 102 mins
R
En
100 mins
Fr
R
En
A330 / B737
THE ANT BULLY LUCAS, FOURMI MALGRÉ LUI
DARK SHADOWS DARK SHADOWS
Fr
112 mins
PG-13
A330 / B737
En
89 mins
Fr
PG
En
Fr
Four grown siblings are forced to live together.
A millionaire prepares for life behind bars.
A vampire is set free and returns to his ancestral home.
A boy is punished for his crimes against an ant colony.
Quatre frères et soeurs adultes doivent vivre ensemble.
Un millionnaire se prépare à la vie derrière les barreaux.
Un vampire est libéré et retourne à son foyer ancestral.
Un garçon est puni pour ses crimes contre une fourmilière.
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
A330
DRAMA / DRAME
RIO 2 RIO 2 101 mins
THE POLAR EXPRESS LE PÔLE EXPRESS G
En
Fr
100 mins
G
En
A330
THE LUCKY ONE THE LUCKY ONE Fr
101 mins
PG-13
COOL-KIDS / ENFANTS
A330
THE BIG YEAR THE BIG YEAR En
Fr
98 mins
PG
En
Fr
Blu and his family are hurtled to the wilds of the Amazon.
A boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole.
A Marine looks for the woman he believes brought him luck.
Three men compete to become the bird spotting champion.
Blu et sa famille se rendent en Amazonie.
Un garçon part pour une aventure magique au Pôle Nord.
Un Marine cherche la femme qu’il croit lui porter bonheur.
3 hommes veulent devenir champion d’observation d’oiseau.
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
COOL-KIDS / ENFANTS
DRAMA / DRAME
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
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A330 / B737
A330
Classics Classiques
DIE HARD PIÈGE DE CRISTAL 131 mins
R
MONTE CARLO BIENVENUE À MONTE-CARLO En
Fr
108 mins
PG
En
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN... LE SEIGNEUR DES ANNEAUX : LE RETOUR...
Fr
201 mins
PG-13
En
Fr
FRED CLAUS FRÈRE NOËL 114 mins
PG
En
Fr
NYPD Officer John McClane takes on a German terrorist.
Grace’s trip takes a turn when she is taken for royalty.
The Fellowship faces Sauron to destroy the One Ring.
Santa’s bitter old brother Fred moves to the North Pole.
L’officier John McClane affronte un terroriste allemand.
Grace est prise pour une membre de la famille royale.
La Communauté affronte Sauron pour détruire l’Anneau.
Le frère aîné amer du Père Noël se rend au Pôle Nord.
A330
ACTION / ACTION
A330
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
A330
ADVENTURE / AVENTURE
A330 / B737
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING LE SEIGNEUR DES ANNEAUX : LE RETOUR DU ROI
International International
PHILLAURI PHILLAURI 138 mins
YOU, ME AND THE GUYS YOU, ME AND THE GUYS NR
Hi
En+
92 mins
NR
En
THE DINNER THE DINNER En+
150 mins
NR
CHATEAU (LA VIE DE CHÂTEAU) LA VIE DE CHÂTEAU En
81 mins
NR
Fr
En+
A man marries a tree to ward off threats to his love-life.
A successful CEO brings home the woman of his dreams.
Mike is invited to dinner by his buddy and his fiancée.
A smooth hustler in Paris faces tough competition.
Un homme épouse un arbre pour éviter la menace amoureuse.
Un patron plein de réussite trouve la femme de ses rêves.
Mike est invité à dîner par son pote et sa fiancée.
Un escroc élégant à Paris face à une concurrence rude.
DRAMA / DRAME
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
DRAMA / DRAME
DRAMA / DRAME
A330 / B737
A330 / B737
A330 / B737
A330 / B737
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Television Télévision
Drama Drame
WHITE COLLAR FBI : DUO TRÈS SPÉCIAL
RWANDAIR RECOMMENDS RWANDAIR VOUS RECOMMANDE
Kidnapped, Neal tries to turn the tables on his captor by helping him pass a test to get into the elite group of thieves known as the Pink Panthers. Aided by Mozzie, Peter tries to find Neal before it’s too late. Kidnappé, Neal tente de renverser la situation avec son ravisseur et l’aide à passer un test pour rejoindre le groupe d’élite de voleurs connus sous le nom de Panthère Rose. Aidé par Mozzie, Peter tente de trouver Neal avant qu’il ne soit trop tard.
LIE TO ME LIE TO ME 60 mins
GOTHAM GOTHAM PG-13
En
Fr
60 mins
PG-13
En
Fr
60 mins
Gordon and Bullock Attempt to find the Waynes’ killer.
Lightman et Foster s’occupent du cas d’une fille disparue.
Gordon et Bullock tentent de trouver l’assassin des Wayne.
DRAMA / DRAME
DRAMA / DRAME
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PG-13 En Fr
DRAMA / DRAME
A330 / B737
EMPIRE EMPIRE
Lightman and Foster tackle the case of a missing girl.
A330 / B737
60 mins
A330 / B737
PG-13
En
Fr
Lucious tries to steal a major artist from his rival, Jamal works on composing original music, and Hakeem faces complications in the lead up to an important performance. Lucious essaye de voler un artiste majeur à son rival, Jamal travaille sur la composition d’une musique originale et Hakeem est confronté à des difficultés dans la préparation d’une performance importante DRAMA / DRAME
A330 / B737
Comedy Comédie
THE BIG BANG THEORY THE BIG BANG THEORY 30 mins
PG-13
En
Kids Enfants
THE LAST MAN ON EARTH THE LAST MAN ON EARTH Fr
30 mins
PG-13
En
Fr
Sheldon is forced to teach a class as a Junior Professor.
Carol quickly learns of how wrong her decision was.
Sheldon est forcé d’enseigner comme Professeur assistant.
Carol comprend vite que sa décision est mauvaise.
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
A330 / B737
BOB’S BURGERS BOB’S BURGERS 30 mins
PG-13
A330 / B737
2 BROKE GIRLS 2 BROKE GIRLS En
Fr
30 mins
PG-13
SCOOBY-DOO! MYSTERY INCORPORATED SCOOBY-DOO! MYSTERY INCORPORATED En
Fr
30 mins
G
En
PAW PATROL PAW PATROL : LA PAT’ PATROUILLE 30 mins
G
En
Linda decides to host a dinner theatre at the restaurant.
Max and Caroline help shoot a Kardashians’ reality show.
The gang tries to solve the mystery of a Slime Mutant.
The PAW Patrol leap into action after a boat crash.
Linda décide d’organiser un dîner théâtral au restaurant.
Max et Caroline aident au tournage des Kardashian.
La bande tente de résoudre le mystère du mutant visqueux.
La Pat’ Patrouille s’active lors d’un accident de bateau.
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
COOL-KIDS / ENFANTS
COOL-KIDS / ENFANTS
A330 / B737
THE MIDDLE THE MIDDLE 30 mins
PG-13
A330 / B737
MOM MOM En
Fr
30 mins
A330 / B737
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED LA NOUVELLE LIGUE DES JUSTICIERS PG-13
En
Fr
30 mins
PG
En
A330 / B737
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS BOB L’ÉPONGE 30 mins
G
En
Frankie decides to have a minimalist Christmas.
Christy wants to take things slow with Adam.
Lex Luthor is invited to join Grodd’s Legion of Doom.
Mr. Krabs replaces the Krabby Patty with a hot dog.
Frankie décide de passer un Noël minimaliste.
Christy veut y aller doucement avec Adam.
Lex Luthor peut rejoindre la Legion of Doom de Grodd.
M. Krabs remplace le Krabby Patty avec des hot dogs.
COOL-KIDS / ENFANTS
COOL-KIDS / ENFANTS
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
A330 / B737
COMEDY / COMÉDIE
A330 / B737
A330 / B737
A330 / B737
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Documentaries Documentaires
INGANZO NGARI INGANZO NGARI 8 mins
PG
SAUL WILLIAMS SAUL WILLIAMS En
5 mins
PG
Overhead En = English Fr = French Hi = Hindi En+ = English Subtitles
THE BIG PICTURE WITH KAL PENN THE BIG PICTURE WITH KAL PENN
NATASHA MUHOZA NATASHA MUHOZA En
2 mins
PG
30 mins
En
G
En
Experience the story behind a popular Rwandan dance group.
Famed artist Saul Williams discusses artistry and mastery.
Natasha Muhoza shares her poem about an internal struggle.
Hunt for real treasure that can be found anywhere.
L’histoire d’une troupe de danse rwandaise populaire.
Le grand artiste Saul Williams parle d’art et de maitrise.
Natasha Muhoza partage son poème sur un conflit interne.
Chassez de vrais trésors qui se trouvent partout.
LIFESTYLE / MODE DE VIE
LIFESTYLE / MODE DE VIE
LIFESTYLE / MODE DE VIE
LIFESTYLE / MODE DE VIE
A330 / B737
ANIMALS IN FOCUS ANIMALS IN FOCUS 30 mins
PG-13
A330 / B737
AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK PT II PARC NATIONAL DE L’AKAGERA PT II En
2 mins
PG
En
A330 / B737
EXTINCTION SUCKS EXTINCTION SUCKS 30 mins
G
A330 / B737
HSBC GOLFING WORLD HSBC GOLFING WORLD En
30 mins
G
En
The hosts try to photograph a grizzly bear from nearby.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Akagera National Park.
Two conservationists try to protect the sea turtle.
Golfing World features a mix of the latest golf news.
Les animateurs tentent de photographier un Grizzly.
Profitez des vues et sons du Parc National de l’Akagera.
Deux écologistes tentent de protéger la tortue de mer.
Golfing World donne les dernières nouvelles de golf.
NATURE / NATURE
NATURE / NATURE
SPORT / SPORT
NATURE / NATURE
A330 / B737
A330 / B737
A330 / B737
Games Jeux *B737–800NG 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Action Ball 2 Breakblock Mega Checkers Checkmate Chess Sesame Street eBooks Sudoku Super Crunch The Treasures of Montezuma 2 Tingly Solitaire Trivia
*Only on new B737-800NG aircraft
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A330s 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Code Five Challenge Fruit Strike Hop n Jump Doodle Draw Blackjack Casino Hidden Object Hunt Solitaire Classic Jungle Quest Pic- Fix Planet Pulse (up to 35 cities)
A330 / B737
Music Musique ROCK ROCK
Tune in to Rock for the very best from rock’s golden era. You’ll hear greats like Oasis and Jimi Hendrix. Branchez-vous sur Rock pour le meilleur de l’âge d’or du rock. Vous entendrez de grands noms comme Oasis et Jimi Hendrix.
POP POP
From the latest chart hits to those classic earworms that won’t leave your brain, check out our Pop channel. You’ll find artists like Calvin Harris and Zara Larsson.
CLASSICAL CLASSIQUE
Des derniers grands succès à ces tubes classiques qui ne quittent pas votre tête, laissez-vous tenter par notre chaîne Pop. Vous y trouverez des artistes comme Calvin Harris et Zara Larsson.
JAZZ JAZZ
Whether you’re an aficionado or a newcomer, our Jazz channel has something for you. Highlights this month include Miles Davis, Erroll Garner and Nina Simone.
Notre chaîne Classique propose les plus grands musiciens du monde s’attaquant à certains des morceaux les plus aimés de tous les temps. Prêtez l’oreille à Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra.
R&B R&B
For classic hits and brand new releases from Tunisia to the Cape of Good Hope and everywhere in between, tune in to Rwandair’s African Radio. Artists include D’Banj and LeriQ. Pour les tubes classiques et les toutes nouvelles chansons de la Tunisie au Cap de BonneEspérance et partout entre les deux, branchez-vous sur la radio africaine de Rwandair. D’Banj et LeriQ figurent parmi les artistes.
From classic soul to the latest urban beats, our R&B channel has it all. Tune in for hits by Craig David and Laura Mvula. De la soul classique aux derniers rythmes urbains, notre chaîne R&B a de tout. Joignez-vous à nous pour écouter les tubes de Craig David et Laura Mvula.
Que vous soyez amateur ou nouveau venu, notre chaîne Jazz aura quelque chose pour vous. Les points forts de ce mois-ci comprennent Miles Davis, Erroll Garner et Nina Simone.
AFRICAN RADIO RADIO AFRICAINE
Our Classical channel features the world’s greatest musicians tackling some of the best-loved pieces of all time. Listen out for Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra.
RADIO SKYDREAM RADIO SKYDREAM
Curious about that calming melody you heard while boarding your aircraft? You’ll find it on Radio Skydream, Rwandair’s own soundtrack to the skies. Highlights include Sia and Train. Intrigué par cette mélodie apaisante que vous avez entendue lors de votre embarquement ? Vous pourrez la retrouver sur Radio Skydream, la bande sonore de Rwandair qui mène aux cieux. Parmi les points forts : Sia et Train.
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Contact us FLY THE DREAM OF AFRICA | Destinations
KIGALI HEAD OFFICE Main Building (top floor) P.O. Box 7275, Kigali (+250) 788 177 000 info@rwandair.com KIGALI AIRPORT SALES (+250) 732 154 018 KIGALI TOWN SALES OFFICE (+250) 788 177 000 (24hour service) 252 503 689 salesoffice@rwandair.com ABIDJAN Boulevard de la République, Rez de Chaussée, Immeuble JECEDA (+225) 20 33 88 67 / 68 / 69 (+225) 52 01 01 16 sales.abidjan@rwandair.com ACCRA The Elizabeth Building, No 68A Senchi Road (+233) 302 797 486 | (+233) 540 101 543 sales.accra@rwandair.com BAMAKO Immeuble Momo Hamdalaye, ACI 2000 , Bamako (+223) 20 23 14 84 | (+223) 20 23 14 85 | (+223) 70 95 4433 sales.bamako@rwandair.com BRAZZAVILLE Immeuble Ebatha Franck 96, Bis Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Plateau Ville (+242) 056 209 212/ (+242) 065 185 232 sales.brazzaville@rwandair.com BRUSSELS Bosstraat, 13, 1930 Zaventem (+32) 2 712 64 28 (+32) 2 721 45 85 sales.brussels@rwandair.com BUJUMBURA 08 Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore Jubilée Center (+257) 222 51850 | (+257) 222 51849 | Fax (+257) 222 54266 sales.bujumbura@rwandair.com CONAKRY Siège social Almamya AV. de la République Immeuble Diverma P.O. Box 6300- Commune de Kaloum (+224) 621656506 sales.conakry@rwandair.com COTONOU Avenue Steinmetz Carré no. 68 (+229) 95 202 623 | (+229) 62 274 177 sales.cotonou@rwandair.com DAKAR 67 Avenue André Peytavin (+221) 338 224 959 sales.dakar@rwandair.com
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Bonanjo - Douala (+237) 233 423 586 sales.douala@rwandair.com DUBAI Office no. 29, Mezzanine floor Al Rais Shopping Centre, Al Mankhool St., Burdubai (+971) 43 555 013 | Fax. (+971) 43 555 014 sales.dubai@rwandair.com GUANGZHOU RM207 Tianhua Building, No.34 Fahuananli, Dong Cheng District Beijing, 10061, China (+86)-10-87551037 | (+86)-10-87551057 HARARE 105A King George Road, Avondale (+263) 785 583 524 / 25/ 26/ 27 sales.harare@rwandair.com JOHANNESBURG 156 Bram Fischer Drive Randburg, Johannesburg (+27) 11 289 8050 (+27) 83 280 1938 sales.johannesburg@rwandair.com JUBA Crown Hotel, along Airport Drive, Juba- South Sudan (+211) 952 327 777 | (+211) 952 318 888 | (+211) 0922 225 932 | (+211) 922 225 933 | (+211) 0955 365 944 | (+211) 915 625 933 | (+211) 955 540 462 sales.juba@rwandair.com KAMEMBE (+250) 738751695 | (+250) 738668397 | (+250) 735297701 sales.kamembe@rwandair.com KAMPALA Rwenzori Courts, Gr. floor Lumumba Avenue (+256) 414 344 851/2 | (+256) 705 737 800 Entebbe Airport (+256) 772614077 | (+256) 414 322 268 sales.kampala@rwandair.com KILIMANJARO Subzali building Plot No 4 Goliondoi Road (+255) 272 546 190 | (+255) 785 869 109 sales.jro@rwandair.com
LONDON Suite 3B, Gatwick House, Peeks Brook Lane, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9ST +44 (0) 1293 874985 Fax: +44 (0) 1293 277117. sales.london@rwandair.com LUSAKA East Park Mall, First floor Unit A2 (+260) 968 345 259 | (+260) 976 639 280 | Airport Office (+260) 950 338 005/ (+260) 975 148 661 sales.lusaka@rwandair.com MOMBASA Nkrumah Road T.S.S Tower - Ground Floor (+254) 41 2220095 | (+254) 712 9999 31 | (+254) 736 9999 31| sales.mombasa@rwandair.com MUMBAI OIA House, Ground floor, 470 Cardinal Gracious Road, Andheri East, Near Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Mumbai 400099, India. (+91) 22 4203 4203 | (+91) 22 4203 4204 sales.mumbai@rwandair.com NAIROBI Town office Mama Ngina street (+254) 20 222 0918 | (+254) 718 402 599 | (+254) 733 151 386 | (+254) 790 926 722 Airport Office (+254) 729 906 111 Sales Office (+254) 725 706 807 | (+254) 731 300 251 sales.nairobi@rwandair.com NEW YORK AirlinePros, Inc. 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 358 Graybar Building New York, NY 10170 (+1)-201-484-8036 sales.newyork@rwandair.com
FLY THE DREAM OF AFRICA | FLIGHT INFO
SAFETY & LUGGAGE Ensuring your safe flight to & from the heart of Africa
BAGGAGE POLICY
EXCESS All baggage in excess of free checked baggage allowances is charged at a fixed fee depending on the route you are travelling to or from Kigali. ALLOWANCE More baggage allowance now offered on all international flights. Business Class
64kg
2pieces each at 32kg
Premium Economy Class
46kg
2pieces each at 23kg
Economy Class
46kg
2pieces each at 23kg
SEATING
The position of your seat can be adjusted by pressing the button located at the arm rest. For take-off and landing, all seats must be in the upright position.
SAFETY Your safety and comfort are important to us. Please watch the demonstration or the video of the emergency equipment before takeoff. For more information refer to the safety leaflet in the seat pocket in front of you.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electronic Devices may not be used during taxing, takeoff, climbing, descent and landing. This includes laptop computers, remote-controlled games, radios, portable TVs and mobile phones, all of which may interfere with the safe operation of the aircraft.
TAKE-OFF
Immediately after takeoff the aircraft climbs very steeply. Shortly afterwards you will hear a reduction in the engine sound, but the aircraft will continue to climb. All aircraft cabins are pressurized. Due to change in pressure during takeoff and landing, some passengers may experience slight discomfort in the ear. Relieve this by swallowing, yawning or pinching the nostrils gently and breathing out whilst keeping lips sealed. Should you feel unwell at any time, please ask the cabin crew for assistance.
LANDING
After touch down, you may notice an increase in engine noise level due to the reverse thrust being applied to assist braking. Please remain seated until the engines have been switched off and the doors are opened. Before leaving the aircraft, ensure you have all your belongings with you. Always keep your belt fastened until the plane comes to a complete stop.
* Galaxy Note 7
not allowed onboard.
IN-FLIGHT INFO
Passengers are looked after by qualified cabin staff. Do not hesitate to ask them for assistance.
MEALS
A hot meal will normally be served during long-haul flights. A healthy snack is served on regional flights.
REST ROOMS
Toilets are fully equipped with soap, towels and cleansing pads. Please note that all toilets are fitted with smoke detectors we therefore ask that you refrain from smoking in the toilets
NON-SMOKING
All RwandAir flights are non-smoking. If found smoking on board you may be prosecuted.
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FLY THE DREAM OF AFRICA | Kids
THE GREAT FIST The Play Angel came into a nursery where four little children sat on the floor with sad and troubled faces. “What is the matter, dears?” asked the Play Angel. “We wanted to have a grand feast!” said the child whose nursery it was. “Yes, that would be delightful!” said the Play Angel. “But there is only one cookie!” said the child whose nursery it was. “And it is a very small cookie!” said the child who was a cousin, and therefore felt a right to speak. “Not big enough for myself!” said the child whose nursery it was. The other two children said nothing, because they were not relations; but they looked at the cookie with large eyes, and their mouths went up in the middle and down at the sides. “Well,” said the Play Angel, “suppose we have the feast just the same! I think we can manage it.”
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She broke the cookie into four pieces, and gave one piece to the littlest child. “See!” she said. “This is a roast chicken, a Brown Bantam. It is just as brown and crispy as it can be, and there is cranberry sauce on one side, and on the other a little mountain of mashed potato; it must be a volcano, it smokes so. Do you see?” “Yes!” said the littlest one; and his mouth went down in the middle and up at the corners. The Play Angel gave a piece to the next child. “Here,” she said, “is a little pie! Outside, as you see, it is brown and crusty, with a wreath of pastry leaves round the edge and ‘For You’ in the middle; but inside it is all chicken and ham and jelly and hardboiled eggs. Did ever you see such a pie?” “Never I did!” said the child. “Now here,” said the Angel to the third child, “is a round cake. Look at it! the frosting is half an inch thick, with candied rose-leaves and angelica laid on in true-lovers’ knots; and inside there are chopped-up almonds, and raisins, and great slices of citron. It is the prettiest cake I ever saw, and the best.”
“So it is I did!” said the third child. Then the Angel gave the last piece to the child whose nursery it was. “My dear!” she said. “Just look! Here is an ice-cream rabbit. He is snow-white outside, with eyes of red barley sugar; see his ears, and his little snubby tail! but inside, I think you will find him pink. Now, when I clap my hands and count one, two, three, you must eat the feast all up. One—two—three!” So the children ate the feast all up. “There!” said the Angel. “Did ever you see such a grand feast?” “No, never we did!” said all the four children together. “And there are some crumbs left over,” said the Angel. “Come, and we will give them to the brother birds!” “But you didn’t have any!” said the child whose nursery it was. “Oh, yes!” said the Angel. “I had it all!” Every household needs a Play Angel, don’t you think? What would you ask yours to help you imagine?
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Challenge Complete the Sudoku puzzles so that every row, column, and 3x3 box in the grid contains each digit from 1-9 inclusive. Start with the first puzzle and work your way up! Complétez les puzzles du Sudoku de telle sorte que chaque rangée, colonne et chaque boîte 3x3 de la grille contienne tous les chiffres de 1 à 9. Commencez par le premier puzzle et montez de niveau!
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