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Kigali, Rwanda – The Mulindi Show Ground in Gasabo is buzzing with energy as the 19th annual Rwanda Agriculture Show unfolds from July 22 to 31, 2026. With free entry for all, the exhibition has drawn over 380 registered exhibitors from Rwanda and beyond, including participants from Nigeria, Tanzania, India, and Türkiye . Under the theme “Accelerating…
The World Bank Group (WBG) has officially opened applications for the 2027 Africa Fellowship Program, offering a transformative opportunity for young African researchers and Ph.D. candidates to gain hands-on experience in international development . This prestigious fellowship is designed to build a pipeline of talented African scholars who are passionate about shaping the continent’s future through evidence-based…
The Mediterranean basin is more than a crossroads of cultures and commerce—it is a living ecosystem facing unprecedented environmental pressures. From rising sea levels to resource scarcity, the challenges are immense. Yet, within these challenges lie extraordinary opportunities for innovation. Today, we are proud to announce the opening of nominations for the WeMed Award 2026, a…
EAST AFRICA – Early-stage startups in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda have an opportunity to secure €100,000 in funding and join the largest portfolio of early-stage startups in East Africa through develoPPP Ventures. The program is calling on ventures that are post-revenue, can demonstrate product-market fit, and are planning to raise or have recently raised €100,000 from external investors. The…
KIGALI, Rwanda – Applications are now open for the second edition of Kura Na AgTech, a grant program designed to support scalable, innovative agriTech startups that are transforming Rwanda’s agricultural sector. The program is calling on startups already operating in the market, generating revenue, and using technology to address real challenges faced by smallholder farmers across the…
KIGALI, Rwanda – In the margins of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) signed a EUR 30 million financing agreement with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Italy’s national development institution, to fast-track green investments and boost climate resilience in Rwanda. The relationship supports the expanding collaboration between Rwanda…
KIGALI, Rwanda: The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has signed an investment agreement with ALCB Fund, which is managed by Cygnum Capital, and has reopened its second sustainability-linked bond issuance in Rwandan francs for about USD 11 million. during Africa CEO Forum 2026. The deal is a significant milestone for Rwanda’s capital markets. This is…
KIGALI, Rwanda – The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have reiterated their commitment to exploring more opportunities for cooperation in inclusive and sustainable economic development in Rwanda and across the African continent. The pledge was made during a high-level conference convened by BRD in Kigali,…
KIGALI, Rwanda – UNICEF and the Equity Group Foundation today signed a Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali 2026 to improve opportunities for young people across Africa. The MOU, which formalizes the ongoing relationship and shared commitment, will focus heavily on teenage girls and young women to develop…
Individual grants range from €100,000 to €150,000. Applications due May 1, 2026. Info session on April 16. The second Call for Proposals under the MMD Grant Facility has officially launched, offering €600,000 in total funding for projects that advance the Africa-EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue. If your organization works on migration governance, policy research, diaspora engagement, or…
