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Growing Chinese market offers greater stability, opportunity to world economy
People's Daily Online
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BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- From durian plantations to iron ore mines, producers around the world are placing their bets on China's consumption boom. As the world's second-largest importer, China boasts a vast market of 1.4 billion increasingly...
Mahama (Rwanda): Congolese Refugees Quietly Return to Rebel-Controlled DRC
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Mahama, June 18, 2025 — Since the M23 rebel group and its affiliated politico-military coalition, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), seized control of key cities in North and South Kivu in eastern DRC, a discreet yet growing wave...
OPEC Fund commits $1 billion in new financing for developing nations
Hellenic Shipping News
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June 18, 2025
The OPEC Fund For International Development has pledged to provide more than $1 billion in funding to Africa and developing countries elsewhere as part of a broader $2 billion pledge by Arab nations over the next five years. The fund, founded by...
Rwanda Secures $300 Million in OPEC Fund Financing
KT Press Rwanda
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June 18, 2025
0 Vienna – Rwanda has signed a major financing agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development that will see the East African country receive up to US$300 million in support of its national development priorities over the period 2025 to...
Joint Statement On Peace Talks Between The Democratic Republic Of The Congo And The Republic Of Rwanda, Mediated By The United States And Observed By The State Of Qatar
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of peace talks held this week in Washington, D.C. Begin text: On...
DR Congo, Rwanda to sign peace accord on June 27
Inquirer
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June 19, 2025
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers gather upon arrival at Tempe Military Base in Bloemfontein on June 14, 2025, following their withdrawal from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where they had been deployed as part of the...
Morocco, Rwanda Deepen Military Ties Amid Algeria’s Provocations
Morocco World News
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June 18, 2025
Rabat — Morocco and Rwanda are boosting cooperation in all fields, including the military sector. Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi received today his counterpart from Rwanda, Juvenal Marizamunda....
Washington: DRC and Rwanda initial peace deal, ministerial signing expected on June 27, 2025
The Rwandan
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June 19, 2025
A major step has been taken in Washington in the peace negotiations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. On June 18, 2025, technical teams from both countries initialled the text of a peace agreement, witnessed by U.S....
World News | Congo and Rwanda Sign Preliminary Peace Agreement in Washington
Latestly
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June 19, 2025
Dakar (Senegal), Jun 19 (AP) Representatives from Congo and Rwanda have signed the text of a peace agreement between the two countries in Washington, according to a joint press release from the two nations and the U.S. State Department on...
What Trump can learn from the Gulf about doing business in Africa
Khaleej Times
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Four years ago, DP World signed a $1 billion trade corridor agreement with the Ethiopian government. The plan: link the logistics giant’s port in Berbera, Somaliland, with Ethiopia — a landlocked nation of 120 million people. It wasn’t aid. It...
Why Is the NBA Partnering With the UAE and Rwanda? | Opinion
Newsweek
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June 18, 2025
As the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs heat up, there is much to be excited about regarding the league's future. Television ratings are up, multiple young stars compete to be the next face of the league, and partnerships with other...
Rwanda supports cooperation on education reform in Africa at regional symposium
Xinhua News Agency
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KIGALI, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda remains committed to continental cooperation and innovation in advancing higher education in Africa, a senior official said on Tuesday during the opening of a symposium on higher education in the region. Hosted...
Why Are Rwandans Getting Multiple National ID Numbers? Auditor General Points to a System Flaw
KT Press Rwanda
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June 18, 2025
1 Rwanda’s 16-digit national identification number (NIN) system uniquely identifies each individual Imagine Jean, a small business owner in Huye. In 2021, he gets his national ID and registers his business, bank account, and tax profile with it....
Economic Watch: Growing Chinese market offers greater stability, opportunity to world economy
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- From durian plantations to iron ore mines, producers around the world are placing their bets on China's consumption boom. As the world's second-largest importer, China boasts a vast market of 1.4 billion increasingly...
Lack of belief in Africa’s economic prospects is holding the continent back, Mataboge says
Engineering News
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It is not a deficit of resources that is holding Africa back but rather a deficit of belief in Africa’s prospects as a formidable player in the global political economy, African Union (AU) infrastructure and energy commissioner Lerato Mataboge...
F1 reportedly planning to expand into the Asian market with new schedule stop
Sportskeeda
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June 18, 2025
Thailand is reportedly planning to bid to host an F1 race in the near future. According to reports, a billion-euro project has been approved by the government to build a 5.7 km street circuit in Bangkok. Formula 1 has been exploring options to...
AI is coming for corporate jobs, says Amazon boss
Techpoint Africa
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June 18, 2025
Tungjatjeta, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here’s what I’ve got for you today: AI is coming for corporate jobs, says Amazon boss Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani elected vice-chair of ITU Starlink’s licence standoff: Who’s in the right? AI is coming for...
Industrialising Oyo: Developing modern retail economy
The Cable
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June 18, 2025
BY BEULAH ADEOYE As Oyo state strives for industrialisation, one of the key areas to focus on is the retail economy. Retail serves as the bridge between manufacturers and consumers, playing an essential role in economic development. The rise of...
Starlink is now live in Guinea-Bissau, its 23rd African market
Technext
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June 18, 2025
SpaceX’s Starlink has taken a significant step in bridging Africa’s digital divide with the launch of its high-speed, low-latency internet service in Guinea-Bissau, as announced via an X post by @Starlink earlier today. The rollout, marked by an...
OPEC Fund commits $1bln in new financing for developing nations
Zawya
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The OPEC Fund For International Development has pledged to provide more than $1 billion in funding to Africa and developing countries elsewhere as part of a broader $2 billion pledge by Arab nations over the next five years. The fund, founded by...