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By Earth Focus Network News “Off-grid solar has become one of the fastest-growing routes to electricity access, reaching hundreds of millions of households and enterprises where grid access remains slow, unreliable, or uneconomic.” — GOGLA Annual General Meeting 2026 Report A Defining Moment for Energy Access Rwanda is set to host one of the world’s most…
Kigali, Rwanda – Africa stands at a defining moment in its economic transformation. With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, expanding digital economies, and the opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the continent has the potential to become one of the world’s leading engines of growth. The Innovate Africa Conference 2026, taking…
Kinigi, Rwanda—Thousands gathered at the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park on Friday, 4 September 2026, for the 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, a celebration of life, conservation, and community that has become one of Rwanda’s most cherished traditions. The event, held under the theme “Conservation is Life: Sustaining the Future,” saw 22 baby mountain gorillas given…
Kigali, Rwanda – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $300 million investment in projects aimed at boosting agriculture in Rwanda, part of a broader effort to strengthen one of the country’s most profitable sectors. The announcement came during the bank’s annual talks with the Rwandan government and other development partners, where discussions focused on…
Kigali, Rwanda – Nearly 1,000 African leaders, thinkers, and changemakers are gathering in Kigali this week for the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, taking place on August 25–26, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre. Convened by the African School of Governance (ASG), the forum brings together heads of state, former presidents, business leaders, and young innovators to chart a…
Deadline: 28 August 2026 The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, with support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), invites eligible Rwandan civil society organizations to apply for the REsearch and ACTion for Women’s Participation in Environmental Peacebuilding and Climate Change Prevention (REACT) Programme. This call offers up to €170,000 over two years (January 2027 – December 2028) to organizations…
Kigali, Rwanda – Today marks a significant milestone in Rwanda’s journey toward sustainable transport. The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has signed a financing agreement of over FRW 4.5 billion with JALI Finance to expand access to electric motorcycles and support the country’s transition to clean and sustainable transport . Motorcycles are one of Rwanda’s most widely used means of transport and…
Are you a women entrepreneur in Rwanda’s tourism, hospitality, or agriculture sector ready to take your business to the next level? The BPN Entrepreneurship Development Program – Impala Program offers a unique opportunity to transform your business through intensive coaching, training, and networking . About the Impala Program The Impala Program is a 12-month journey designed to support 15 high-potential women-led…
📢 Calling Women-Led Enterprises in Kigali! Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to grow your business and access new opportunities? The WE-COLLABO Initiative, led by UN Women Rwanda in partnership with the PSF Specialized Cluster and stakeholders, invites eligible women-led enterprises based in Kigali to apply. About the Programme The WE-COLLABO Initiative is designed to empower women entrepreneurs by providing…
BUGESERA, Rwanda — First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame on Friday launched the first Imbuto Hub, a modern community center that brings education, childcare, health services, sports, digital learning, and vocational training together under one roof. The facility, located in Nyamata, Bugesera District, is the flagship of the Imbuto Foundation’s new strategy as it marks its 25th…
