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Panelists engage in a discussion at the launch of the inaugural Africa Women Smallholder Farmers Forum (AWSFF) in Kigali on Thursday, November 12. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Women

Women farmers struggle to make a living; experts call for action

Thursday, November 12, 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
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
Featured

IFAD, Bank of Kigali seal $21m deal to unlock finance for farmers’ organisations

Monday, September 07, 2026
Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, and Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda during the signing ceremony in Kigali on the sidelines of Africa Food Systems Forum 2026, on September 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

IFAD, Equity Group’s new $200m climate resilience fund to benefit 260,000 farmers

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
Rocketfeller foundation supported Solid Africa in producing nutrious food for vulnerable and schools in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

How Rwanda stands to benefit from $100m school meals drive

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses delegates at the opening of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva urges investment across Africa’s food value chains

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. File
Environment

Govt steps up flood preparedness as strong El Niño looms

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
Featured

Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Workers pack fresh avocados for export at the NAEB packhouse in Kigali. File photo
Economy

Rwanda may soon export avocados to China

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
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Agriculture

Africa’s agric programme seeks $100bn as AGRA reaffirms support to states

Monday, November 03, 2025