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Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda, located in the centre of the country. The city serves as Rwanda's political, economic and cultural hub, with a population of over one-million people in the metropolitan area. Kigali has emerged as a major technology and business centre in East Africa, attracting significant investment in telecommunications, fintech and digital infrastructure. The city is known for its clean streets, modern urban planning and business-friendly regulatory environment, which have made it an attractive destination for regional and international companies. Kigali hosts the headquarters of numerous government institutions, multinational corporations and technology startups, contributing to Rwanda's ambition to become a regional ICT hub. The city's strategic location in the heart of East Africa positions it as a gateway for trade and connectivity across the region. Major infrastructure developments include the expansion of fibre-optic networks and data centres that support the growing telecommunications sector. Kigali was rebuilt and modernised following the 1994 genocide, with significant emphasis placed on economic development, technology adoption and urban transformation. The city continues to play a central role in Rwanda's Vision 2050 development strategy, which aims to transform the country into a knowledge-based economy.

Kigali News


Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026 concludes with renewed ambition to finance Africa’s greener, more prosperous future
Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026 concludes with renewed ambition to finance Africa’s greener, more prosperous future
2nd November 2026

The Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) 2026 concluded in Kigali with new financing initiatives and practical discussions on how African countries can develop credible carbon projects, attract... 


AI-driven power demand brings Africa’s nuclear ambitions into focus
AI-driven power demand brings Africa’s nuclear ambitions into focus
30th October 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

AI-driven power demand brings Africa’s nuclear ambitions into focus By Mariaan Webb Africa Edition Editor 


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Africa told to compete on carbon credit quality, not price
30th October 2026

Africa’s carbon markets must move from readiness to delivery, and the continent should compete on the integrity of its credits rather than on low prices, speakers said at the recent Carbon Markets... 


Africa shifts from carbon market potential to delivery as CMAS 2026 opens in Kigali
16th October 2026

African governments, development finance institutions and global climate leaders call for high-integrity markets, investment-ready projects and greater value for African communities. KIGALI,... 


Beyond the carbon credit: Who sets the terms for Africa’s carbon markets?
9th October 2026

A carbon credit may be traded as a single unit, but its value is shaped long before it reaches a buyer. Decisions about project ownership, finance, data, verification and benefit-sharing determine... 


Africa’s carbon markets gain momentum as climate finance opportunities expand
Africa’s carbon markets gain momentum as climate finance opportunities expand
1st October 2026

Africa’s carbon markets are moving into a new phase, with governments strengthening policy, investors looking for credible projects and growing attention on how the continent can unlock more... 


Beyond the carbon credit: Who sets the terms for Africa’s carbon markets?
23rd September 2026

 A carbon credit may be traded as a single unit, but its value is shaped long before it reaches a buyer. Decisions about project ownership, finance, data, verification and benefit-sharing determine... 


CMAS 2026 programme launched as Africa’s carbon markets move from readiness to delivery
CMAS 2026 programme launched as Africa’s carbon markets move from readiness to delivery
12th June 2026

Africa is emerging as an exciting destination to develop carbon market projects with improved policy certainty and more and more projects becoming investment-ready. As global carbon markets... 


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Revealing Africa’s great potential
2nd June 2026

By Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for SSA at Schneider Electric The well-known Richard Mullin quote: The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, for he has so much to look... 


Operation Phumelela Welcomes Landmark Budget Reforms to Restore South Africa's Financial Centre Competitiveness
26th February 2026

National Treasury announces Synthetic Financial Centre and capital markets reforms to bring financial activity back onshore Operation Phumelela welcomes today's Budget announcement of a Synthetic... 


A coltan mine
Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sector
15th September 2025 By: Reuters

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will commit to working with third parties, including the US, to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms, according to a draft of an... 


An informal mining area in the DRC
US-led peace talks could boost Rwandan processing of Congo minerals, sources say
20th May 2025 By: Reuters

Congolese minerals such as tungsten, tantalum and tin, which Kinshasa has long accused neighbouring Rwanda of illegally exploiting, could be exported legitimately to Rwanda for processing under the... 


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