Rwanda Bank Eyes Data as Loan Collateral
Equity Bank Rwanda wants payment history to count as loan collateral on its EMMA app, with no limit, price or...
November 13, 2026Section
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The Big Read: Today in Rwanda
The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 13, 10:30 PM ET.
Moving to Rwanda: Living in Kigali for AmericansA guide for Americans moving to Rwanda: visa on arrival, residence permits, Kigali rent and bus fares in US$, health insurance and the US safety rating.
Fri 8:46 AM ET
- Rwanda Receives Genocide Suspect From US
The US deported Jean Léonard Teganya to Kigali on 9 November 2026.
Fri 4:39 AM ET
- War Crimes Court Ends Mudacumura Case
The International Criminal Court withdrew its 2012 war crimes warrant for FDLR commander Sylvestre Mudacumura after finding no sign he is alive since 2019.
Fri 7:28 AM ET
- Rwanda Bank Eyes Data as Loan Collateral
Equity Bank Rwanda says transaction data could replace collateral for loans through its new EMMA app, but it has set no limit, price or start date.
Fri 9:45 PM ET
Moving to Rwanda: Living in Kigali for Americans
Americans can enter Rwanda on arrival, but living in Kigali needs a permit. Class K costs about US$102 and food...
November 13, 2026
War Crimes Court Ends Mudacumura Case
The ICC closed its case against FDLR chief Sylvestre Mudacumura on 12 November 2026, ending a 2012 war crimes warrant...
November 13, 2026
Rwanda Receives Genocide Suspect From US
The US deported Jean Léonard Teganya to Rwanda on 9 November 2026. He is accused of 1994 genocide crimes in...
November 13, 2026
Zipline Value Nearly Triples to US$21.5B
Zipline raised US$1.5 billion at a US$21.5 billion value, nearly triple January's, to build a US drone delivery network.
November 11, 2026
Rwanda’s Economy Grew 10.6% in 2025/26
Rwanda's economy grew 10.6% in the 2025/26 fiscal year, led by 16% industry growth, the statistics office says; the IMF...
November 11, 2026
Rwanda October Inflation Hits 19.5%
Rwanda's annual inflation rose to 19.5% in October 2026 from 17.2% in September, the third rise in a row, the...
November 11, 2026
Rwanda Signs Singapore Coffee Industry Deal
Rwanda's export board signed a coffee deal with Singapore's coffee association on 6 November 2026. Coffee earned US$148.6 million in...
November 9, 2026
Rwanda Mobile Firm Profit Up 81% in Quarter
MTN Rwandacell said profit after tax rose 81% to US$9.0 million in the third quarter, driven by mobile money, data...
November 8, 2026