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Rwanda Signs $150 Million Zipline Deal for Nationwide Autonomous Drone Delivery
The Government of Rwanda has signed an expansion agreement with Zipline, backed by $150 million in pay-for-performance funding from the US Department of State, to become the first country in the world with full nationwide autonomous drone logistics coverage.
By Africa AI Ledger Desk · 5 February 2026 · 1 min read
The Government of Rwanda has signed an expansion agreement with Zipline, backed by $150 million in pay-for-performance funding from the US Department of State, to become the first country in the world with full nationwide autonomous drone logistics coverage.
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The expansion adds a new long-range distribution centre in Karongi District and Zipline's first overseas AI and robotics testing facility, extending coverage to more than 11 million people.
Sources: businessafricaonline.com, Zipline Newsroom