Rwanda joined the East African Community in 2007, and has ratified a plan for monetary union amongst the seven member nations, [175] which could eventually lead to a common East African shilling. [176] Rwanda is a country of few natural resources, [133] and the economy is based mostly on subsistence agriculture by local farmers using simple ...

1 day ago · Rwanda is a landlocked country lying south of the Equator in east-central Africa. Known for its breathtaking scenery, Rwanda is often referred to as ‘le pays des mille collines’ (French: ‘land of a thousand hills’). The capital is Kigali, located in the center of the country on the Ruganwa River.

Jan 16, 2025 · Rwanda -- a small and centralized country dominated by rugged hills and fertile volcanic soil -- has exerted disproportionate influence over the African Great Lakes region for centuries.

1 day ago · Rwanda’s exploitation of Congo’s rare minerals has been detailed in multiple reports from the United Nations. Last year, M23 seized an area around the Congolese town of Rubaya that is rich in ...

Aug 30, 2024 · Get to know Rwanda. Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. Learn More

Jan 16, 2025 · A Rwandan kingdom dominated the Great Lakes region from the mid-18th century onward, with Tutsi rulers conquering others militarily and centralizing power. German colonial …

Jul 16, 2024 · Rwanda, a small landlocked country in east-central Africa, is trying to recover from the ethnic strife that culminated in government-sponsored genocide in the mid-1990s. An estimated...