October 03, 2023
Africa: Govts Urged to Leverage Continental Free Trade Pact to Tackle Food Insecurity
African governments have been urged to fast-track the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to solve food security issues that affect more… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Rwanda: Economy Grew By 6.3% in Second Quarter
Rwanda recorded 6.3% GDP growth in the second quarter of 2023 following 9.2% growth in the first quarter, according to figures released by the National Institute of Statistics… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: 10 Benefits for African Union As a Member of the G20
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally secured its seat within the G20, after accepting an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: Are the Balances of the World Evolving With the Brics Summit? Where Is Africa in That?
The eyes of the whole world were turned to the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24. Because, in the changing world dynamics, the idea of activating a… Read more »
September 04, 2023
East Africa: Ministers, Businesses Call for 40% Increase in Regional Trade
East African Community (EAC) ministers and the business community have urged member-states and the bloc's secretariat to commit to an increase of 40 per cent in regional trade over… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Rwanda: New Envoys Pledge to Deepen Trade Ties
New envoys from different countries have expressed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Rwanda in various sectors, including ICT, agriculture, artificial… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Five Challenges Limiting Youth From Engaging in Trade
For the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which is expected to create a market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion, the… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Africa: Five Things African Countries Can Do to Optimize AfCFTA
Until the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) plays its role of aggregating and integrating small and medium enterprises, it will remain a mere 'Podium to the Streets'… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Goods Can Now Access African Markets Duty-Free - Trade Minister
Goods from Rwanda can now access the Gabon, Ghana, Togo, Botswana, and South African markets duty-free, while at the same time, service providers from Côte d'Ivoire,… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Rwanda: Why 35 Rwandan Firms Can Import Sugar Duty-Free This Year
In a move aimed at bolstering local industries and promoting economic growth, the government has authorized 35 domestic manufacturers to import over 213,000 tonnes of sugar for… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda-Uganda Border Crossing Sees Surge in Trade
Trade between Rwanda and Uganda, particularly in Burera District, has experienced a significant upswing since the reopening of the border between the two countries in January 2022. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Poised to Meet U.S.$1.5 Billion Mineral Export Target - Regulator
Rwanda's mineral export earnings reached $609 million (over Rwf716 billion) in the first six months of 2023, according to the regulator of the country's mining sector. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Rwanda: Gold Tops Rwanda Mineral Exports
Rwanda's mineral exports brought in over $362 million (nearly Rwf 426 billion) between April and June 2023, according to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB). Read more »
July 08, 2023
Rwanda: How Rwanda's Interest in the Caribbean Is Helping Fuel South-South Ties
Of late, Rwanda has continuously expressed interest in strengthening bilateral ties with the Caribbean region, drawing from the common history and development ambitions they share. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwempasha Border 'Will Boost Trade, Help Curb Illegal Crossings'
Residents in Rwempasha sector, Nyagatare District, can now enjoy the convenience of shorter travel distances to and from Uganda with the reopening of Rwempasha border post. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Africa: Kagame Urges Sense of Urgency in Implementation of Continental Trade Agreement
President Paul Kagame has requested African leaders to move with a sense of urgency in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost economic… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Rwanda: PM Ngirente, EU Delegation Discuss Trade Partnership
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente held a meeting with the European Union (EU) delegation, at his office on June 27 and discussed various areas of partnership to boost trade and… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Rwanda: EU-Rwanda Business Forum to Boost Trade, Investments
Hundreds of business operators from Europe and Rwanda will gather in Kigali, from June 26-27, 2023 for the EU-Rwanda Business Forum to explore investment and trade opportunities,… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Africa: Five Things to Know as Free Trade Pact Bans Trade on Second-Hand Clothes
Recently, African trade ministers adopted rules of origin in the textile and apparel industry that prevent trading in second-hand clothes across the continent under the preferences… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - African Ministers Adopt Ban on Trade of Second-Hand Clothes
African ministers, on June 1, adopted the protocol that prevents trading second-hand clothes across the continent under the preferences of the African Continental Free Trade Area… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, China Trade Grows By 31%
Bilateral trade between China and Rwanda has registered steady and rapid growth, increasing by 31.2 per cent to $477 million in 2022, compared to the previous year, according to… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: Exporters Hope for Lower Rates as Air Cargo Operations Surge
The Covid-19 pandemic and limited space have previously led to soaring air cargo rates on major routes. However, as capacity improves and demand experiences a slight uptick,… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, International Trade Centre Boss Discuss Trade, Investment
President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, May 9, received Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), and her delegation for a discussion on trade,… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Showcases Its Coffee to Buyers in America
Rwanda's coffee industry actors are participating in the Specialty Coffee Expo 2023, as the country seeks to attract buyers through one of the largest coffee events in North… Read more »
April 01, 2023
Rwanda: How New Rwanda-Australia Trade, Investment Body Will Boost Ties
Rwanda Trade and Investment Council (ARTIC), a new body formed during the Australian leadership retreat in Brisbane from March 24 to 25, aims to strengthen relations between… Read more »