July 26, 2026
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2026 Business & Climate Talks: Eco-Tourism and Green Investment Take Center Stage in Musanze

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Musanze, Rwanda – Today, the picturesque district of Musanze—home to Rwanda’s iconic Volcanoes National Park—played host to the first edition of the 2026 Business & Climate Talks. This landmark event brought together stakeholders from across sectors to explore how eco-tourism, sustainability certification, and green investment can drive Rwanda’s climate resilience and economic growth. Hosted by the Ministry of…

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VIV Africa 2026 Opens Registration for Premier Livestock and Feed Industry Expo in Kigali

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Kigali, Rwanda – Visitor registration has officially opened for VIV Africa 2026, inviting livestock, feed, and agribusiness professionals to secure free entry for the region’s premier animal protein industry exhibition. The event is scheduled for October 7–8, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, with a paid Leadership Conference taking place one day prior on October 6 ….

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Empowering Africa’s Food Systems: Women Take Center Stage at AFS Forum 2026 Webinar

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The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 is building momentum with a compelling webinar that puts gender equality front and center. On July 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EAT), the “Women in Food Systems: Cultivating Equality, Harvesting Growth in Food Systems” webinar will tackle one of the most critical questions facing African agriculture: how to move beyond inclusion…

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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027: A Launchpad for Africa’s Next Generation of Scholars.

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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…

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develoPPP Ventures Offers €100k for Early-Stage Startups in East Africa.

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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…

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Kura Na AgTech 2.0 Opens Applications for AgriTech Startups in Rwanda.

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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…

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BRD Makes History with First International Investor in Rwandan Franc Sustainability-Linked Bond.

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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…

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BRD and BADEA Strengthen Ties, Pledge Deeper Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.

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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,…

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UNICEF and the Equity Group Foundation sign a strategic partnership to unlock youth opportunities across Africa.

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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…

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