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Amb. Claver Gatete, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Rwanda

COP29: Amb Gatete lists five critical policy priorities toward a climate-resilient Africa

Thursday, November 14, 2024
President Kagame joined a meeting on Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa, co-hosted by President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo and African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina at the UN climate summit in Baku Azerbaijan on Wednesday, November 13. Photo Village Urugwiro
Environment

COP29: Kagame calls for sufficient climate finance for Africa

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A shopping centre in Kigali showcasing Rwandan crafts. According to a report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Africa is projected to produce up to 10 per cent of global creative goods exports worth roughly $200 billion by 2030.. Photo/ Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Why investing in creative industry value chains matters

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
President Donald Trump waves as he walks with Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, last week. Analysts believe Trump’s foreign policy will prioritise transactional relationships and shift away from multilateral partnerships. Net photo
Africa

What could Trump’s second presidency mean for Africa?

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Agricultural expert working on new varieties of potatoes grown in a greenhouse in the Musanze District. FSD Africa and Shortlist project that Africa’s green economy could generate up to 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 

Africa’s growth potential and the promise of a green economy

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Joyeuse Uwingeneye, Director General of the Rwanda Public Procurement Authority, speaks at a press conference for the Fourth General Assembly of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN).
Environment

Rwanda public institutions urged to procure eco-friendly goods, services

Monday, November 11, 2024
African young people represent both the largest demographic and the most digitally native generation, excluding them from governance means sacrificing our greatest source of innovation and economic potential. Photo Dan Gatsinzi

Rethinking Governance: Why Youth Inclusion is Vital for Africa's Future

Monday, November 11, 2024
Bank tellers assist clients at the BK headquarters. African banks and financial institutions are beginning to explore alternative financing models that allow the continent to self-fund its development through more innovative

Unlocking Africa's potential through innovative project financing models

Monday, November 11, 2024
The value of trade between East African Community (EAC) member states remained low at 15 per cent in 2023. Courtesy Photo
Business

Intra-EAC trade remains low on non-tariff barriers

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe during the interview in Kigali on October 31. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimana
Rwanda

Nduhungirehe on Rwanda’s role in Commonwealth, expanded diplomatic relations

Monday, November 04, 2024
The 23rd COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit took place in Burundi. Courtesy
Africa

COMESA leaders urged to strengthen regional value chains in Burundi meet

Friday, November 01, 2024
The 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), held in Samoa.

Africa's role in shaping a sustainable Commonwealth

Tuesday, October 29, 2024