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AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama.
Economy

East Africa projected to lead regional growth in 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Central bank raises policy rate to contain inflation

Friday, May 22, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her Deputy Nick Barigye addresses journalists. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank raises key interest rate to 8.25%

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY
Technology

African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Montfort Mlachila, the IMF advisor at the African Department, speaks during a panel discussion during the national launch of the April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook on May 6. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
International

Economic shocks could push 20 million Africans into hunger, IMF warns

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Bugarama mining site in Musanze District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment

Mines board urges safety measures amid heavy rains

Monday, May 04, 2026
Workers clear a road in Ngororero District following a landslide. Courtesy.
Environment

Meteo forecasts below average rainfall in May

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF. Courtesy
Economy

IMF downgrades Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 amid Middle East war 

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A lightning strike killed one person and injured 26 others on April 13, in Gashanda Sector, Ngoma District. Courtesy
Environment

Ngoma: Lightning strike kills one, injures 26

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
International

Middle East war: AU urges social protection, flexible monetary policies

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva briefs the media on Friday, April 3. PM spoke about Rwanda’s current economic situation, the impact of the Middle East conflict, and the measures being taken to address and mitigate the effects of global shocks. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

PM: Rwanda 'not rushing into stringent measures' amid Middle East war

Friday, April 03, 2026