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Last minute discussions impact UCC and CCC's bid for Kigali airport deal

The twists and turns of who will build the Rwandan capital's airport with Qatari funds are continuing.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 14.09.2022

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Rwanda readies to deploy troops to northern Benin

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) soldiers on mission in Mozambique, July 2021. © Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy Running story - Kagame's diplomacy 09.09.2022

EU hopes to advance Kagame, Suluhu rapprochement

Two calls for tenders have been launched to increase the visibility of the EU delegations' activities in Rwanda and Tanzania.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.09.2022

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

The Joint Expanded Verification Mechanism, a little-known military cooperation body headed by an Angolan general, was supposed to investigate security incidents in the eastern DRC on behalf of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. Its reports have been systematically blocked, however, by the authorities in Kigali and Kinshasa.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.08.2022

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Qatar Airways chooses Kigali Airport manufacturer on the quiet

Kigali international airport. © Cortier Dann/BeneluxPix/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Infrastructure 19.07.2022

Kagame dispatches his spy masters to Kinshasa

Breaking news published on 15/07/22, 18:45 - According to Africa Intelligence, a delegation of senior Rwandan intelligence officials travelled to Kinshasa on 12 July for a secret meeting with the Congolese services.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.07.2022

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Macron-Kagame rapprochement boosts French business in Kigali

Buoyed by the Franco-Rwandan rapprochement, French entrepreneurs have been flocking to Kigali since late last year. They have formed a business club and launched a charm offensive in the land of a thousand hills.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 07.07.2022

Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in December 2021 in Paris.

UN : Antonio Guterres Selects New Head for Central Africa

The United Nations is likely to pick a West African replacement for Guinean François Louncény Fall, who stepped down as head of the UN regional office in for Central Africa in June after six years in the role.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.07.2022

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Diplomatic cat and mouse from New York to Paris over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels

Western capitals and the United Nations remain wary of dealing with the evidence that they say they have concerning Rwanda's support for the rebel M23 movement, much to the displeasure of Kinshasa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.07.2022

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

The French Secretary of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, will travel to Libreville from 5 to 8 July.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.06.2022

French secretary of state Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.

Foreign Legion colonel to lead defence cooperation with Kigali

Paris is continuing its efforts to normalise diplomatic relations with Rwanda through the drafting of a military cooperation programme. This will be entrusted in July to a newly appointed defence attaché.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.06.2022

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Macron's fine diplomatic balancing act between Kagame and Tshisekedi

As tensions between Kinshasa and Kigali continue to grow in eastern DRC, a confidential meeting between the French and Rwandan presidents took place in Paris in early June. Emmanuel Macron plans to speak by phone next with Felix Tshisekedi and is backing Angolan mediation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.06.2022

Paul Kagame and Emmanuel Macron, here in December 2021 at the Elysée Palace.

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

Gabon's BGFIBank group is being investigated by the French national financial prosecution service. The investigation concerns "suspect" movements of funds between its subsidiaries in the DRC and France.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 08.06.2022

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

The latest African Union gathering held in the capital of Equatorial Guinea in May was a golden opportunity for a handful of business airlines to make some serious money by flying various presidents around.

Subscribers only Business 03.06.2022

The African Union summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

US contractor Axxeum to pamper Pentagon's Cessna gifts to Rwandan Air Force

US defence contractor Axxeum is preparing to send its teams of technicians to the Kigali military air base to maintain the two new Cessna C-208 EX Grand Caravan aircraft that are due to be delivered by Washington in July

Subscribers only Defence, Business 30.05.2022

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Qatar Airways puts bidders for $2bn Kigali airport in tailspin

Turkish, Qatari, Greek and Portuguese companies flocked to Doha to bid for the Kigali airport contract, but the shortlisted candidates, faced with new last-minute conditions, are nowhere near the end of the race.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 19.05.2022

Mushikiwabo back in Kigali on Francophonie business diplomacy mission

The head of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Louise Mushikiwabo, is to lead a first francophone economic and trade mission to Africa in July, taking in Gabon and Rwanda.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.05.2022

Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of the OIF.

Bay View suffers setback in mining dispute with Kigali

The American company Bay View, which had sought arbitration with the Rwandan state for allegedly withdrawing its mining permit unfairly, appears to have suffered a setback at ICSID.

Subscribers only Mining 03.05.2022

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Though in the midst of selling off its African logistics assets to the Italian-Swiss company MSC, the French giant Bolloré will continue to supply French bases in central Africa, from Gabon to Chad and the Central African Republic.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 28.04.2022

Kagame posts François Nkulikiyimfura to France

In a bid to boost trade with France, Kagame has decided to appoint an ambassador with an economic background. After three years in Doha monitoring the emirate's multiple Rwandan investments, François Nkulikiyimfura is expected to arrive in Paris in the coming weeks.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.04.2022

Rwandan president Paul Kagame has appointed François Nkulikiyimfura as ambassador to France.

TotalEnergies sets up shop in Kigali with renewable energy plans

The French oil major is putting down roots in Kigali, with ambitious plans to invest in green energy and possibly open a chain of service stations.

Subscribers only Energy 18.04.2022

Why TotalEnergies and ENI are drawn to the Rwanda Development Board

Rwanda's stability and leadership are attracting new investors who had never previously thought of setting up in the country, but there are also ulterior motives at play.

Subscribers only Energy 13.04.2022

How Belgian entrepreneur Alain Goetz escaped UN sanctions

Just days before being placed under US sanctions, Belgian businessman Alain Goetz managed to avoid UN sanctions. UN investigators suspect him of playing an active role in the illicit trade in gold mined in conflict zones of eastern DR Congo.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 07.04.2022

Kagame expected in Brazzaville for talks with Sassou

Rwandan president Paul Kagame is expected in Brazzaville on 10 April to meet with his Congolese counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 29.03.2022

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Qatar Airways' $2bn for Kigali airport build lures Turkish and Qatari groups alike

The airline's huge investment in the construction of the future Kigali airport, the largest ever made by Qatar in Africa, is turning heads in Istanbul. Qatar Airways has launched a call for tenders for which it should announce the winner within a few weeks.

Free access Infrastructure, Business 24.03.2022

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Rwanda

Last minute discussions impact UCC and CCC's bid for Kigali airport deal

Spotlight
Rwanda readies to deploy troops to northern Benin

EU hopes to advance Kagame, Suluhu rapprochement

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

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Qatar Airways chooses Kigali Airport manufacturer on the quiet

Kagame dispatches his spy masters to Kinshasa

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Macron-Kagame rapprochement boosts French business in Kigali

UN : Antonio Guterres Selects New Head for Central Africa

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Diplomatic cat and mouse from New York to Paris over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

Foreign Legion colonel to lead defence cooperation with Kigali

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Macron's fine diplomatic balancing act between Kagame and Tshisekedi

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

US contractor Axxeum to pamper Pentagon's Cessna gifts to Rwandan Air Force

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Qatar Airways puts bidders for $2bn Kigali airport in tailspin

Mushikiwabo back in Kigali on Francophonie business diplomacy mission

Bay View suffers setback in mining dispute with Kigali

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Kagame posts François Nkulikiyimfura to France

TotalEnergies sets up shop in Kigali with renewable energy plans

Why TotalEnergies and ENI are drawn to the Rwanda Development Board

How Belgian entrepreneur Alain Goetz escaped UN sanctions

Kagame expected in Brazzaville for talks with Sassou

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Qatar Airways' $2bn for Kigali airport build lures Turkish and Qatari groups alike

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Rwanda

Last minute discussions impact UCC and CCC's bid for Kigali airport deal

Spotlight Rwanda readies to deploy troops to northern Benin

EU hopes to advance Kagame, Suluhu rapprochement

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

Spotlight Qatar Airways chooses Kigali Airport manufacturer on the quiet

Kagame dispatches his spy masters to Kinshasa

Spotlight Macron-Kagame rapprochement boosts French business in Kigali

UN : Antonio Guterres Selects New Head for Central Africa

Spotlight Diplomatic cat and mouse from New York to Paris over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

Foreign Legion colonel to lead defence cooperation with Kigali

Spotlight Macron's fine diplomatic balancing act between Kagame and Tshisekedi

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

US contractor Axxeum to pamper Pentagon's Cessna gifts to Rwandan Air Force

Spotlight Qatar Airways puts bidders for $2bn Kigali airport in tailspin

Mushikiwabo back in Kigali on Francophonie business diplomacy mission

Bay View suffers setback in mining dispute with Kigali

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Kagame posts François Nkulikiyimfura to France

TotalEnergies sets up shop in Kigali with renewable energy plans

Why TotalEnergies and ENI are drawn to the Rwanda Development Board

How Belgian entrepreneur Alain Goetz escaped UN sanctions

Kagame expected in Brazzaville for talks with Sassou

Spotlight Qatar Airways' $2bn for Kigali airport build lures Turkish and Qatari groups alike

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Rwanda readies to deploy troops to northern Benin

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Qatar Airways chooses Kigali Airport manufacturer on the quiet

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Macron-Kagame rapprochement boosts French business in Kigali

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Diplomatic cat and mouse from New York to Paris over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels

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Macron's fine diplomatic balancing act between Kagame and Tshisekedi

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Qatar Airways puts bidders for $2bn Kigali airport in tailspin

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Qatar Airways' $2bn for Kigali airport build lures Turkish and Qatari groups alike