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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
The National Bank of Rwanda and the Bank of Ghana, in partnership with Global Finance and Technology Network, have launched Africa’s Next-Gen Digital Payment Infrastructure. Courtesy
Technology
Rwanda, Ghana launch new cross-border payment infrastructure
Panelists engage in a discussion on “Bridging the Funding Gap Building Private Capital and Leveraging Development Finance” as part of the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025, in Kigali. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology
Experts on how to tackle brain drain in Africa’s tech industry
Felix Nkundimana, the CEO of Jali Finance at IFF speaks during the launch of an application platform dubbed ‘JaliKoi App’
Featured
FEATURED: Jali Finance launches app for seamless buying through JaliKoi, access to credit
President Kagame addresses delegates at the official opening of the second edition of Inclusive Fintech Forum Tuesday, February 25. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Economy
Kagame roots for conducive business environment, harmonised fintech regulations
Panelists engage in a discussion during the second edition of Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) on Monday, February 24. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology
African innovators tipped to drive digital trade under AfCFTA
Former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa
Kabila urges South Africa not to support Tshisekedi’s ‘tyrannical regime’
 (L-R) Candidates include Amadou Hott from Senegal,  Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala from South Africa,Sidi Ould Tah from Mauritania, Samuel Munzele Maimbo from Zambia and  Abbas Mahamat Tolli from Chad. COURTESY
International
Five candidates in race for AfDB Presidency
Dr. Diane Gashumba, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Sweden and other Nordic countries
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Rwandan envoy on why Germany, Denmark should back African-led initiative
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ernest Rwamucyo, addresses the UN Security Council on Thursday, February 20. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo undermines regional peace efforts, says Rwandan envoy
Rwanda has responded to the British government claims regarding the security situation in DR Congo. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
International
Rwanda responds to UK government claims on DR Congo, stresses need for defensive
President Paul Kagame is expected to attend the second edition of the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) that will take place on February 24-26 in Kigali. File
Technology
Kagame to attend second edition of global fintech forum in Kigali
Dr. Diane Gashumba, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Sweden and other Nordic countries
Africa
Ignoring M23 grievances will not bring peace to Congo – Rwanda envoy to Nordic countries
Central Bank Deputy Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye revealed that a study is underway to assess the risks associated with issuing US dollar-denominated bonds. Craish Bahizi
Economy
Central Bank explores US dollar-denominated bond listing
Mombasa port in Kenya.
Economy
East Africa poised for fastest economic growth in region – AfDB report
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.
International
Djibouti’s Youssouf elected new AU Commission Chairperson
President Kagame’s Press Secretary, Stéphanie Nyombayire, has called out Belgium’s hypocrisy for accusing Rwanda of mineral exploitation in DR Congo, despite its own colonial exploitation of the country.
Africa
Kagame publicist calls out Belgium's hypocrisy in DR Congo crisis
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa addresses journalists in Kigali on Thursday, February 13. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Central bank downplays inflation fears over new tax reforms
Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean has warned against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations.
Africa
EU official warns against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations

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