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Rwanda condoles with the government and people of Ghana following the death of the West African country's ministers of defence and environment in a military helicopter crash. Internet
Rwanda

Rwanda condoles with Ghana following death of two ministers in chopper crash

Thursday, August 07, 2025
A railway worker at work. Tanzania and Rwanda recently announced plans to strengthen railway and air connectivity, a strategic step toward boosting regional integration and economic development.
Editorial

Why Rwanda-Tanzania rail and air links matter

Monday, July 28, 2025
Youth participate in Aguka 2025, an initiative aimed at empowering Rwandan youth through training, mentorship, funding, and access to loans. Courtesy Photo
Business

Seven things to know about proposed youth investment fund

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr. Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
According to the 2024 Trade and Industry Performance report, Rwanda’s top 10 imports were valued at over $1.95 billion (approximately Rwf2.8 trillion). Photo by RwandAir
Economy

A look at Rwanda’s top 10 imports valued at Rwf2.8tn

Monday, July 21, 2025
African and Caribbean leaders during the launch of the PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme, in Abuja, Nigeria on June 30. Courtesy
Finance

How Rwandans can benefit from new Pan-African card scheme

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The EAC Secretary General, Veronica Nduva, participating at the AUDA NEPAD round table in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
International

EAC boss calls for Africa-led resource mobilisation strategy

Sunday, July 13, 2025
Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) – the fund manager of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund during a past interview. Courtesy
Finance

AfCFTA Adjustment Fund makes $10m disbursement to Telecel

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Workers load cargo for export at Kigali International Airport.

Time for a new economic playbook for Africa

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe shakes hands with his DR Congo counterpart Therese Kayikwamba Wagner after signing a peace agreement, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on in Washington DC, on Friday, June 27. Courtesy
Africa

Details of Rwanda-DR Congo peace agreement signed in Washington

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The crisis now facing Africa, is a crisis of which the U.S. gutting USAID and European donor countries diverting their cash are emblematic of the boxes being taken away.

Time to rethink equity: Redistribute power in trade and finance, not just aid 

Saturday, June 28, 2025