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Qatar banks on RwandAir deal to expand in Africa

The deal for Qatar Airways to buy shares in RwandAir is said to be at an advanced stage. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  Moses K. Gahigi

Correspondent in Kigali, Rwanda

Nation Media Group

Rwanda is in the process of selling shares in the national carrier RwandAir to Qatar Airways, in a deal that is expected to shake up the country’s aviation industry and beyond.

Aviation experts say the move by Qatar to buy shares in RwandAir could enable it to solidify its presence in the African market given its current woes with its Gulf neighbours.

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