Rwanda: Rubavu in Fresh Bid to Diversify Tourism

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Rwanda: Rubavu in Fresh Bid to Diversify Tourism

[New Times] Emmanuel Nkusi, a resident of Kigali, is into the habit of hitting the road on weekends especially during summer and at the end of the year, heading to the northwestern city of Rubavu, popularly known as Gisenyi, for relaxation.

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