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The event held under the theme “Build Together. Lead Globally.” Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Sustainable Growers gives African coffee farmers global exposure for better returns

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Some of the 250 coffee delegates from Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America and beyond have taken part in hands-on field visits to coffee-growing communities in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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‘Build Together’: Rwandan women coffee farmers connect with global delegates

Friday, September 25, 2026
A promotional poster for the Global Coffee Conference 2026, set for September 23–25 in Kigali to foster partnerships and explore ways to advance market access, climate resilience and women’s leadership in the coffee industry. Photo/Courtesy
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Sustainable Growers Rwanda to host the Global Coffee Conference 2026 in Kigali

Friday, September 18, 2026
A farmer transports milk to Nyagatare Milk Collection Center. Farmers say there has been a significant reduction in milk production due to the current drought.
Agriculture

Drought leaves Kigali milk shops almost empty

Saturday, September 12, 2026
L-R: Bongai Muhau, CEO of FMRE; Ben Karenzi, Founder and CEO of Reinsurance Brokerage Solutions; and Douglas Hoto, Group Chief Executive Officer at First Mutual Holdings Limited, cut a ribbon during the launch of FMRE operations in Rwanda, on September 7, 2026, in Kigali. Photo/Courtesy.
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Rwanda becomes launchpad for Botswana reinsurer’s East, Central Africa expansion

Friday, September 11, 2026
Geraldine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, speaks during an interview with The New Times on September 5. PHOTO CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
JICA Vice President Inoue Seisuke (second left) participates in a panel discussion on lessons learnt from the implementation of the Africa Emergency Food Production Facility at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Courtesy photo.
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JICA pledges greater support for Africa’s resilient food systems

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
A solar-powered irrigation system waters crops at the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in the Eastern Province, July 11. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI
Agriculture

AGRA: Rwanda must boost farm productivity to unlock bigger markets

Monday, September 07, 2026
Bank of Kigali Chief Executive Officer Diane Karusisi and IFAD Vice-President Gérardine Mukeshimana sign a partnership agreement during the Africa Food Systems Forum on Friday, September 4. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI
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IFAD, Bank of Kigali seal $21m deal to unlock finance for farmers’ organisations

Monday, September 07, 2026
Ngabitsinze speaks during the forum.
Rwanda

Why African countries need early warning systems, shock funds

Saturday, September 05, 2026
Panelists during a side event on “A Pan-African Agenda for AI-Powered Climate Intelligence for Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Early Warning Systems, and Community Resilience.”
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AI could help Africa’s farmers act before climate shocks strike – experts

Friday, September 04, 2026
Anup Jagwani, Global Director for Farming and Agribusiness at the World Bank Group, and Sara Mbago-Bhunu is the Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) East and Southern Africa Division during a side event dubbed “AgriConnect: The Road to 300 Million.” Courtesy
Agriculture

Global drive to finance 300 million farmers could expand to Rwanda

Friday, September 04, 2026