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East African Community headquarters in Tanzania. Experts have called for stronger enforcement mechanisms to ensure East African Community (EAC) member states meet their financial obligations. File
Finance

Experts weigh in on new EAC funding model

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama.
Economy

East Africa projected to lead regional growth in 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Beyond the harvest, the real work begins beneath the surface. Leaving crop residues allows the farmers to return essential nutrients to the land, mimicking the natural protection of cover crops to build organic matter, keep soil moisture and combat erosion (Photo courtesy: RICA).

Naked soil, vanishing harvests: The hidden disaster beneath uncovered fields

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd Left), Presidents of the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Central Africa Repuplic, and other dignitaries pose for a photo at the Africa Liberation Day celebration in Brazzaville.
Economy

Corruption, distrust are costing Africa billions in tax revenue

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Members of Parliament during a consultative dialogue on gender and gender responsive public financial management on Thursday, May 21. Courtesy
Law

Lawmakers push for evidence-based gender budgeting

Friday, May 22, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Togolese president Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu, visit an exhibition at the summit in Kigai on Tuesday, May 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

Why Africa is turning to small modular reactors for its nuclear future

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Tinswalow Baloyi.

Ideas for the future: What participants from Africa proposed at the 2nd Open Dialogue

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Eddy Sebera, the newly named Chairman of Liaison Rwanda
Featured

Press Release: Liaison Group names Eddy Sebera Chairman of Liaison Rwanda in strategic leadership move

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika delivers his remarks at the opening session of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

What economists say about impact of Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Electricity infrastructure at Gasogi Station. Experts say the energy sector should be among the priorities in the upcoming budget.
Economy

Experts push for jobs, energy security, and resilience in 2026/27 budget

Saturday, May 09, 2026
A TVET student attending a practical class. One of the targets of the new initiative is to improve the employability of TVET graduates.
Economy

Govt targets 500,000 jobs for out-of-school, unemployed youth

Saturday, May 02, 2026
Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. The government targets 1.25 million decent and productive jobs over five years, or 250,000 annually. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Inside Rwanda's changing labour market

Friday, May 01, 2026