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Sanctions, at their most effective, derive power from consistency. When the United States recently announced measures against Rwanda-based mineral companies—including Gasabo Gold Refinery Ltd. and several affiliated trading entities—Washington framed …

Recently, South Africa and Rwanda set out to normalize their relations following years of tensions. While most commentary focused on what has caused frictions to begin with, Pretoria and Kigali’s …

For decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has held a unique place in Africa’s political and security landscape. The country possesses extraordinary natural wealth and enormous human potential. By …

The recent diplomatic rapprochement between Rwanda and South Africa marks the beginning of a new chapter in relations between two of Africa’s most influential nations. After years of political tensions …

As Rwanda concludes the 100 days dedicated to commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the responsibility to remember does not end with the official commemoration period. The messages shared …

For centuries, communities along Africa’s eastern coast have understood what today’s global policymakers are only now beginning to grasp: the ocean is more than just a vast space; it is …

The mediation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s protracted conflict are at a defining moment. The Washington and Doha processes are on the brink of collapse unless mediators …

A certificate opens the door, but learning builds the career. Across Rwanda, thousands of young people are entering the workforce every year — some through formal employment, others through internships, …

History has a habit of changing the resource while preserving the competition. The first industrial revolution was powered by coal. The second by oil and electricity. The digital revolution that …

The recent visit by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, to South Africa marks a significant moment in the ongoing normalization of relations between two of Africa’s most influential …

I recently had the privilege of visiting the Mutobo Demobilization and Reintegration Center, in an event organized by Unity Club Intwararumuri. The center currently hosts 682 people in its 77th …

Recently, while scrolling through LinkedIn, my attention was drawn to an article by Neil Ford for African Business, shared by Jay Connolly. The article ranked East Africa’s largest listed companies …