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Kenya raised $1.5 billion via a 2036 note issuance last week, whose proceeds will be entirely dedicated to retiring external debt. 

Kenya’s 2036 Eurobond raises $1.5bn in bid to retiring external debt

Rwanda’s market turnover during the week decreased by 41.7 per cent to 133.6 million from 228.7 million Rwandan Francs. Market activity majorly concentrated on Bralirwa, which accounted for 86.0 per cent of market turnover. 

Rwandan market update

The global trade war is set to intensify as the world’s largest economy, United States announced new tariffs that are set to hit China, Mexico and Canada. 

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico take effect

With a rapidly growing population and a persistent energy deficit, Africa as a continent faces a dual challenge of ensuring reliable access to energy while contributing to global carbon-neutrality goals. 

Rwanda’s ambitious nuclear energy venture

Africa's waste management market size was estimated to be worth $21.72 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach $27.7 billion by 2029, growing at an annual rate of 4.98 per cent. West and East Africa are key hot spots ripe for investments. 

Investing in Africa’s waste management economy

The Rwandan government has strategically reopened high-value government bonds, including the FXD3/2019/20Yrs maturing in 2039 and FXD6/2020/20Yrs maturing in 2040, to attract long-term investments. 

Rwanda reopens high-value bonds to boost long-term investment opportunities

Rwanda is fast emerging as the home of fintech attracting global investors and innovators to its dynamic ecosystem. 

Rwanda: The rising fintech hub in Africa

The on-going G20 meeting in South Africa has placed the limelight on Africa with the continent pushing for several reforms. Among key reforms is fixing the cost of capital. 

Tackling Africa's debt crisis top on agenda at G20 meeting

AFD and GEAPP have teamed up to expand clean energy financing in Africa under Mission 300. Hélène Djoufelkit, Deputy Executive Director: Sustainable Finance & Economy, AFD joins CNBC Africa to discuss the initiative. 

AFD, GEAPP partner on clean energy financing 

CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Leila Rwagasana, Fintech Lead at Rwanda Finance Limited, who emphasized Rwanda’s ambitious plans to expand its fintech ecosystem, along with other key takeaways from the forum.

Rwanda, Ghana & PAPSS sign new fintech licensing passport systems at IFF 2025

The National Bank of Ethiopia has announced a Special Foreign Exchange Auction, offering $60 million to commercial banks, aimed at managing monetary growth and maintaining market stability. 

Markets react to Ethiopia Central Bank's $60mn foreign exchange auction

The continent’s private equity space is fast picking up after a global slowdown with the latest numbers checking in showing at least $28 billion was raised. 

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