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Leaders pose for group photo at the Conference in Brazzaville while launching the report titled 'Trade Finance Supply in Africa Post-COVID Trends and Emerging Opportunities'
Economy

Middle East war could reverse progress of Africa's trade finance - report

Friday, May 29, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during VisiontechPLG Rwanda Launch Summit 2026, a high-level executive and policy forum in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

VisiontechPLG enters Rwanda to advance digital services, cybersecurity

Friday, May 29, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings 2026 in Brazzaville on Tuesday, May 26. Courtesy
Editorial

Africa has the capital to finance its future, now it must mobilise it

Friday, May 29, 2026
AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama.
Economy

East Africa projected to lead regional growth in 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Travellers undergo airport checks before boarding a plane at Kigali International Airport. File photo.
Editorial

Visa-free Africa is the way to unlock the continent’s promise

Thursday, May 28, 2026
The discussions focused on aviation, logistics, and opportunities to support Rwanda’s regional connectivity and growth ambitions.
Aviation

Rwanda, Boeing explore aircraft financing amid aviation ambitions

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
An artist's impression of New Kigali Interanationa Airport in Bugesera. S&P Global, a global rating agency, has affirmed Rwanda’s credit rating at ‘B+B’, maintaining a stable economic outlook
Business

S&P maintains Rwanda’s creditworthiness at B+ with stable outlook

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The City of Kigali is considering expanding its bus network across the capital. Photo by Kellya Keza
Infrastructure

Kigali mulls expansion of bus routes as demand surges

Monday, May 25, 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the central bank policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.25% in response to rising inflation. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Editorial

The real test for Central Bank lies ahead

Friday, May 22, 2026
A landscape view of a reforested area under the Green Gicumbi project, which has rehabilitated 1,107 hectares of degraded forest land over the past three years. Courtesy.
Environment

BRD secures UN climate fund accreditation

Thursday, May 21, 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
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026