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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
East African Community flags. Under the East African Community (EAC)’s new funding model, Rwanda's total annual contribution will amount to $7.2 million. File
International

How Rwanda's $7.2m contribution to EAC was calculated

Monday, June 01, 2026
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports delivers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Sports sector to create more jobs as youth participation rises

Monday, June 01, 2026
Delegates follow the presentation of a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report in Brazzaville on May 27. Courtesy
Business

AfDB flags widening trade finance gap for African SMEs

Friday, May 29, 2026
Health workers and volunteers prepare to attend to patients at an Ebola treatment centre following an outbreak in DR Congo. File photo.

When disease meets state failure

Friday, May 29, 2026
AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama.
Economy

East Africa projected to lead regional growth in 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026
An aerial view of the revamped Amahoro Stadium at Kigali Sports Hub in Remera. Courtesy (1)

No, there’s much economic activity at Kigali Sports City

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. Members of Parliament have raised concerns over planned cuts to agriculture. Courtesy
Agriculture

MPs warn over cuts to agriculture, transport funding

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
Panelists during a panel discussion on “Regional Integration and Intra-Africa Trade Opportunities for Africa’s Sustainable Development” at Africa Day event in Kigali, on Sunday, May 24.
Business

Africa Day: Experts urge greater trust among states to spur trade

Monday, May 25, 2026
Delegates at the 62nd African Liberation Day International Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. COURTESY
Environment

Africa’s water crisis draining billions, leaders warn

Monday, May 25, 2026
Agriculture remains a key sector in Rwanda. The population is about 14 million, and agriculture contributes about 20% of GDP while employing approximately 38% of the workforce.

Why farming startups fail – and how you can avoid it

Monday, May 25, 2026