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Economy - 14 October 2025
Gisagara Women Save Over Rwf 140 Million Through Community Groups
Women in Gisagara District have saved more than Rwf 143 million through small neighborhood savings groups, a model they say has transformed their economic lives and strengthened financial independence in rural…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 13 October 2025
RSB Certifies 1,000 SMEs Under ‘Zamukana Ubusunga’ Program
Kigali, Rwanda - The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has announced that 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been certified under its ‘Zamukana Ubusunga’ program, which was launched in 2017 to help local…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 13 October 2025
Rwanda Calls on Investors to Boost Renewable Energy and Circular Economy Initiatives
The Director of Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), Doreen Ntawebasa, has urged both local and international investors to seize the growing opportunities in Rwanda’s renewable energy…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 13 October 2025
Rwanda Honored as Partner Country at Poland’s TT Warsaw 2025 Trade Fair
Rwanda has been awarded a prestigious honor for excellence and innovation, being named the Partner Country of the TT Warsaw 2025 International Travel and Tourism Fair, one of Europe’s most established trade events held…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 12 October 2025
Rwanda Inaugurates 151 km of New Roads Worth Rwf 200 Billion to Boost Trade and Connectivity
Gicumbi, October 9, 2025 -Rwanda has officially inaugurated three newly completed asphalt roads spanning 151 kilometers, in a major infrastructure milestone aimed at enhancing trade, transport, and economic development…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 12 October 2025
Rwanda Needs $12 Billion to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2035
The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has announced that the country will require over $12 billion in funding to achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2035, as part of its…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 12 October 2025
Presidential Leadership and Historical Consciousness
The meeting between President Tiani and the Ah'Doc Committee responsible for writing Niger's history represents a significant investment in shaping national identity and historical narrative.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 3 October 2025
DRC: import-export operations now digitised via the Single Window
On 6 October in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo launched the digitisation of import-export number applications and renewals via the Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUICE) platform.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 3 October 2025
Mali Awards Mining Rights to U.S. Firm Flagship, Signaling Strategic Sector Revival
BAMAKO, Mali - On October 8, the Malian government took a decisive step to revitalize its gold mining sector, signing an agreement with U.S.-based company Flagship to resume production at the Morila gold mine, one of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 3 October 2025
Fuel Shortages Trigger Widespread Electricity Blackouts in Mali
BAMAKO, Mali - The ongoing fuel crisis in Mali is severely disrupting electricity supply, with more than 80% of the country’s energy generated from thermal sources.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 3 October 2025
Fuel Shortages Cause Widespread Disruption Across Mali
BAMAKO, Mali - Mali is grappling with a severe fuel crisis, as long queues form daily at gas stations, with motorists often waiting three to four hours for a few liters of gasoline.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 3 October 2025
DRC-EU: European Union announces €180 million in funding for the DRC
On 9 October 2025, in Brussels, the European Union announced €180 million in funding to support the Democratic Republic of Congo in the energy, transport, biodiversity and sustainable mining sectors.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read