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Rwanda’s secondary cities face challenge of turning urban growth into jobs
Rwanda’s efforts to develop its secondary cities will depend not only on expanding roads and basic services but also on whether infrastructure investment helps businesses grow and creates employment, a World Bank report says. The report, Sub-Saharan Africa’s Urban Awakening: Catalyzing Economic Growth and Job Creation, argues...
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Kagame challenges perceptions of investment risk in developing economies
President Paul Kagame has challenged perceptions that investing in developing economies is inherently more risky or costly, urging Commonwealth countries to create conditions that allow viable businesses to attract investment, expand into wider markets and generate employment. He said investment...
US moves to remove Rwanda from AGOA trade programme from January 2027
The United States intends to remove Rwanda and South Africa from a trade preference programme that gives eligible African countries...
Strengthening Africa’s Resilience Through Agriculture and Risk Financing – Dr. Ngabitsinze
Agriculture plays a vital role in Africa’s economic development, supporting rural livelihoods, creating jobs and sustaining food security. Yet, farmers...
Trump Moves to End Rwanda’s AGOA Access
WASHINGTON’S MOVE REVIVES A TRADE DISPUTE THAT BEGAN OVER USED CLOTHES Kigali: Rwanda is set to lose duty-free access to...
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Fighting Mental Health Burden in Rwanda Through Community Healing Spaces
For years, silence held Caroline Mukandoli captive. Haunted by the genocide against the Tutsi,...
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Trump Moves to End Rwanda’s AGOA Access
WASHINGTON’S MOVE REVIVES A TRADE DISPUTE THAT BEGAN OVER USED CLOTHES Kigali: Rwanda is set to lose duty-free access to...
Health
Saudi Arabia bans travel and visas for Kenya over Ebola
Riyadh extends restrictions already imposed on DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Rwanda, which has reported no cases, is also on...
Regional
Uganda’s Somalia exit puts security handover under scrutiny
Uganda’s decision to withdraw its troops from Somalia is raising questions about the country’s ability to sustain security operations against...
Sports & Leisure
Antonelli makes F1 history as youngest-ever world champion
Kimi Antonelli has made Formula 1 history, becoming the youngest driver to win the world championship after finishing third at...
Social
New human rights commissioners set out priorities for complaints, research and public education
Three newly appointed commissioners to Rwanda’s National Commission for Human Rights have outlined plans to strengthen public awareness of human...
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The Last Mile of Trust Is a Service Counter
What the new Rwanda Governance Scorecard asks of public-service reform A public service can be available on paper and still...
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