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Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi delivers his remarks at the opening of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 on Tuesday, March 10. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Digital technologies could unlock untapped trade potential, says trade minister

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Over 30 Rwandan industries and small and medium enterprises received certification allowing them to trade their products across African markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA
Rwanda

What harmonized standard certification means for industries

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Migrants travel in an overcrowded boat across the Mediterranean Sea as they attempt to reach Europe.

Trade, state, and society – Part II: immigration, populism, and the future of the transatlantic order

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Murenzi, Director General of the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), and Cosmus Mukoyi, Director General of the Standards Association of Zimbabwe, sign the agreement in Kigali on Friday, March 6. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Congo-Brazzaville sign agreement to harmonize standards

Saturday, March 07, 2026
European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on, January 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

When the world chooses sides, where does Africa stand?

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The New Times

Maputo 2026: Why the AU trade ministers’ meeting matters

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The New Times

Trade, state, and society – Part I: The historical fault line

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Heads of State during of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council in Ethiopia on Friday, February 13. Courtesy
Politics

AU Summit: What’s on the agenda as African leaders meet in Addis Ababa?

Friday, February 13, 2026
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and Rwandan delegates during AU Summit in Ethiopia.
Politics

Nduhungirehe in Addis Ababa ahead of AU summit

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Export cargo being loaded onto an aircraft at Kigali International Airport. Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Export revenues quadruple in five years as NAEB expands international markets for horticulture

Sunday, January 25, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
The events brought together a wide range of participants, including government officials, policymakers, regulators, technology experts, and investors, among others
Technology

Seven 2025 events that cemented Kigali’s role in Africa’s digital transformation

Saturday, January 03, 2026