US Imposes Visa Curbs on Rwanda Over Congo Conflict

March 6, 2026·20 days ago·via Travel And Tour World

The US slaps visa restrictions on Rwanda citing alleged M23 support in the Congo conflict, dimming travel to its gorilla-filled volcanoes and Kigali's resilient streets. What once lured trekkers to misty Virunga forests now faces barriers, urging caution for East African odysseys. This geopolitical snag reshapes itineraries amid Rwanda's post-genocide renaissance.

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