Rwanda Expands with Zipline to Become First Country in the World with Nationwide Autonomous Delivery Including Africaβs First Urban Drone Delivery Network
Tech In Africa | Grace Ashiru - Feb 05, 2026

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- Rwanda becomes the first country in Africa with full nationwide autonomous logistics coverage through Zipline.
- The agreement marks the launch of Zipline's urban delivery system in Rwanda, targeting dense areas like Kigali.
- A new long-range distribution center will be established in Karongi District, enhancing delivery capacity.
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The partnership between Rwanda and Zipline represents a groundbreaking step in healthcare logistics and technology deployment. It showcases how innovative solutions can address critical health challenges in Africa, setting a precedent for other nations to follow. Further discussions could explore the scalability of such models in different contexts and the potential for international collaboration in health technology.
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