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Economy - 4 April 2026
Rwanda appoints new ambassador to New Zealand
Wellington, April 1, 2026 - Rwanda has officially presented a new ambassador to New Zealand as it seeks to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with the Pacific nation.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
Djibouti partners with World Bank and IFC to boost private investment in key sectors
Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 2026 - The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation have launched a joint platform aimed at mobilizing private capital into Djibouti’s priority sectors.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 2 April 2026
Madagascar adopts Rwanda’s electronic tax system in revenue modernization deal
Antananarivo / Kigali, March 30, 2026 - Madagascar has signed a cooperation agreement with the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) to adopt Rwanda’s Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) system, a digital tax collection and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
CENI Suspends Sankuru Governor Election Due to Financial Constraints
Kinshasa, March 21, 2026 - The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced on Friday, March 20, that it cannot continue operational activities for the election of the governor and vice-governor of Sankuru…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
Five Killed, Two Injured in Landslide After Heavy Rains in Lushebere
Masisi March 14, 2026 - At least five people were killed and two others injured following a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Lushebere, a village located about six kilometers from Masisi town in Masisi Territory.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
Rwanda Encourages Athletes to Invest Through Stock Exchange
Kigali, 16 March 2026 - The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, has launched a campaign to encourage athletes to invest in financial markets and secure their long-term financial future.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
Rwandan Banking Executives Complete Advanced Leadership Training in Luxembourg
Luxembourg March 9, 2026 - A group of 21 senior banking executives from Rwanda have graduated from a year-long leadership program designed to strengthen strategic capacity in the country’s financial sector.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
DRC Launches “Country Window” Project to Boost Geoscience and Mining Sector
Kinshasa, March 20, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo officially launched the “Country Window DRC” project on Thursday, March 19, a major initiative under the PanAfGeo+ program, aimed at modernizing the mining…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
Two Years After Amendment 5: Progress on Infrastructure Amid Persistent Criticism
Kinshasa March 18, 2026 - Two years after the renegotiation of the Sicomines agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and a consortium of Chinese companies, progress on infrastructure is visible, but criticism…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
National Assembly Affirms Vigilance Over Washington Accords and Investment Opportunities
Kinshasa March 18, 2026 - The Speaker of the National Assembly, Aimé Boji Sangara, assured Parliament and the public that upcoming discussions on the ratification of the Washington Accords between the Democratic…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
MP Questions Deputy Prime Minister on Fuel Supply Amid Middle East Crisis
Kinshasa March 16, 2026 - Congolese National Deputy Flory Mapamboli Posa submitted a written question to the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the National Economy regarding the potential impact of the Middle East…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 22 March 2026
Rwanda and Kenya Sign MoU to Boost Cross-Border Payments
Kigali, 11 March 2026 - The Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) and the Bank of Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border payments and strengthen regional financial integration.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read