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Economy - 15 February 2026
WAEMU Grants CFA 100 Million to Mali to Combat Desert Locust Resurgence
Bamako, February 5, 2026 - Mali has received an exceptional financial contribution of 100 million CFA francs from the Commission of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) to strengthen efforts against the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 15 February 2026
Mali Launches 2025-2026 Sugar Campaign, Government Reassures on Supply
Ségou, February 5, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Moussa Alassane Diallo, officially launched the 2025-2026 sugar campaign on Thursday at the Séribala and Bewani sugar complexes in the Ségou region.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
United States Renews AGOA, Opening Major Export Opportunities for the DRC
Kinshasa, February 4, 2026 - The United States Congress has officially renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 31, 2026, allowing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to continue exporting…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
Rwanda Showcases Agricultural Exports at Dubai’s Gulfood Exhibition
Dubai, January 29, 2026 - Rwanda participated in the Gulfood Exhibition, the world’s largest annual trade fair for vegetables, fruits, and flowers, bringing together more than 8,500 exhibitors from 195 countries across…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
Rwanda and Jamaica Sign MoU to Strengthen Capital Markets
Kingston, January 27, 2026 - The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance investment opportunities and build capacity in both markets.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
RIB Arrests Three, Including Barafinda, Over Alleged Spread of Public Disorder Rumors
Kigali - The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested three individuals, including political figure Barafinda Sekikubo Fred, on allegations of spreading rumors likely to cause public unrest, the Criminal…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
DRC, Zambia, and Angola Launch Strategic Coordination Meeting in Luanda
Luanda, February 5, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Angola kicked off an inaugural coordination meeting in Luanda on Thursday, February 5, focusing on the implementation of the strategic…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
Rwanda and Mexico Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
January 29, 2026 - Rwanda and Mexico celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties at a ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya, attended by Mexican Ambassador Gisele Fernández Ludlow and Rwandan Ambassador to Kenya…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
UN Women Rwanda Launches $6 Million Plan to Empower Women
Kigali 5 February 2026 - UN Women Rwanda has unveiled a new strategic plan for 2026-2029, allocating up to $6.3 million (over 9.17 billion Frw) to promote women’s empowerment, particularly in rural areas, and address…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
New Economic Partnership Signed
Rwanda-Brazil, 4 February 2026 - Rwanda and Brazil have formalized a strategic partnership to boost trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation. The agreement was signed during the ‘Rwanda-Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum’.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
Explosion Kills Three and Injures Ten at Sange Market
Uvira Territory - January 30, 2026 - An explosion killed three people and injured around ten others on Thursday, January 29, at a market in Sange, located in the Ruzizi Plain of South Kivu.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 8 February 2026
CDM Mining Company Sealed Off Over Environmental Pollution
Lubumbashi, February 4, 2026 - The Ministry of Environment took decisive action against the CDM mining company on Wednesday, February 4, following a catastrophic acid water spill in November 2025.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read