President Paul Kagame and African Continental Free Trade Area Secretary-General Wamkele Mene discussed ways to strengthen trade among African countries during talks in Kigali on […]
Category: Regional
Akamanzi Says Sport Could Become a Major Driver of Africa’s Economic Growth
Africa could create hundreds of thousands of jobs and unlock billions of dollars in economic activity by treating sport as an industry rather than simply […]
Rwanda set for Burundi test as unbeaten run continues in Nairobi
Rwanda’s national women’s volleyball team will face Burundi on Thursday with top spot in Group D within reach after opening their African Championship campaign with […]
East African countries seek investment to transform agriculture
Eight East African countries are looking to attract investment into agriculture and agro-processing as they seek to increase the value of farm produce and strengthen […]
President Kagame urges Africa to turn ambitions into action
Africa has the people, resources and knowledge needed to achieve its development ambitions but continues to struggle to turn its plans into results, President Paul […]
Rwanda, South Africa move to reset ties after years of tensions
Rwanda and South Africa are taking steps to repair strained relations, with both sides looking to revive cooperation in trade, investment and travel after years […]
Kigali to host African carbon markets summit as climate finance interest grows
Rwanda will host a major African carbon markets summit in October as governments, investors and project developers seek ways to turn growing interest in carbon […]
DR Congo, M23 agree on steps to revive stalled peace process
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 armed group have agreed on a roadmap to advance peace talks, seeking to revive negotiations aimed at […]
Rwanda weighs stake in Dangote’s planned Kenya refinery
Rwanda is among three East African countries considering taking a stake in a planned oil refinery in Kenya backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, as […]
Kigali prepares for Africa food forum as continent weighs investment, jobs and food security
Africa’s food and agriculture leaders will gather in Kigali later this month for a forum aimed at addressing one of the continent’s biggest challenges: how […]