Rwandans and Beninese have been urged to translate more than a decade of growing bilateral ties into concrete opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation.

Rwandan investors are being given an opportunity to participate in the initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, one of Africa’s largest oil refineries, as preparations for the share sale advance.

Gorilla tourism generated nearly $45.7 million, equivalent to more than Rwf65 billion, for Rwanda in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for a significant share of the country’s travel earnings.

Rwanda’s annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 15.9% in August 2026, up from 13.8% in July, as the cost of food, transport, housing and energy continued to rise, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

The Northern Corridor is turning to truck drivers as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road freight transport in Rwanda, with training focused on fuel-efficient driving and environmentally friendly practices.

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has completed the acquisition of BK General Insurance Ltd from BK Group Plc for Rwf31.7 billion, giving the social security fund full ownership of the insurer and paving the way for the consolidation of Rwanda’s insurance businesses.