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President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger, who spearheaded the CFTA adoption process, was the first leader to sign the agreements in Kigali yesterday. Courtesy.

CFTA: The long road to the landmark deal

Friday, March 23, 2018
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How the thorny issues were resolved

Friday, March 23, 2018
The Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente, during the launch, yesterday, said the Young Africa Works Strategy is well-aligned with the countryu2019s agenda for transformation. Timothy Kisambira.

Rwandan youth to benefit from Mastercard job-creation initiative

Friday, March 23, 2018
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CFTA: Rwandan MPs welcome signing of deal

Friday, March 23, 2018
Forty-four countries signed the African Continental Free Trade Area, 43 inked the Kigali Declaration, while 27 countries adopted the protocol on free movement of persons. Courtesy.

CFTA: Business leaders urge speedy ratification

Friday, March 23, 2018
Amb. Miyashita and Minister Gatete exchange documents after signing the deal in Kigali yesterday. Timothy Kisambira.

Rwanda secures Rwf58bn loan for Ngoma-Ramiro road upgrade

Friday, March 23, 2018
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Minagri partners with Energy 4 Impact in solar irrigation

Friday, March 23, 2018
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Regional countries urged to develop coherent policies on renewable energy

Friday, March 23, 2018
Gabiro substation, under construction. Such projects are built on land at times owned by citizens who by law ought to be compensated.

Strategies to track and clear all pending compensation files for the energy sector in place – An ICT system is being developed

Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Business

Rwanda gets Rwf885m grant to fast-track integration projects

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Rwandans head to a cross-border market in Goma, DR Congo. / File.
Business

EABC calls for policies that support women engaged in cross-border trade

Thursday, March 22, 2018
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City pastor murder case: Husband sentenced to life

Thursday, March 22, 2018
African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat delivers his remarks at the Heads of State and Government summit in Kigali yesterday. (Courtesy)

Statement by AU Commission chief at CFTA summit

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Didas Kayitare, the vice mayor in charge of economic development, Nyagatare District, sprays a maize plantation with army worm pesticides. The East African Community intends to har....

EAC partner states move to harmonise pesticide regulation

Thursday, March 22, 2018
President Paul Kagame signs the three historic instruments at the 10th Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union at the Kigali Convention Cent....

PHOTOS: A new dawn for Africa as 44 countries sign CFTA deal

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Senate president Bernard Makuza consults with vice president Fatou Harerimana during the plenary session yesterday. (Photos by Sam Ngendahimana)

PHOTOS: Senators root for reintegration of released Genocide convicts

Thursday, March 22, 2018
A view of Sunset Villas in Kibagabaga, Kigali. (File)

Real estate developers urged to integrate affordable housing with social services

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Biruta speaks during the meeting in Kigali yesterday. (Photos by Michel Nkurunziza)

PHOTOS: Rwanda moves to ban toxic gases used in fridges

Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Egypt to host first intra-African trade fair

Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Rwanda, Tanzania police forces conduct joint operations along River Kagera

Thursday, March 22, 2018