Rwanda and Oman have strengthened their bilateral relations after signing two agreements and six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering trade, investment, travel, agriculture, logistics and other areas of cooperation. The agreements were signed today , at Al Hosn Palace in Salalah, during President Paul Kagame’s two-day working visit to Oman. Among the key agreements is a visa exemption arrangement for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, alongside an agr

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda is stepping up efforts to increase the value of its coffee exports as the country seeks to position its specialty coffee among the most sought-after products on the international market. The push is being driven in part by the Best of Rwanda Coffee Competition, which brings together coffee farmers, processors and exporters from across the country to showcase high-quality beans. The competition begins with the submission of coffee samples, which are ass

Rwanda is considering investing in a planned oil refinery in Kenya backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, as East African countries seek greater involvement in a project expected to significantly expand the region’s refining capacity. Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda have expressed interest in acquiring a combined 30% stake in the proposed refinery at Lamu, according to David Ndii, an economic adviser to Kenyan President William Ruto. The regional investment is estimated at