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April 7th marked the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi ethnic group. The genocide occurred over 100 days between April and July 1994 and involved the planned mass murder of Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
To commemorate the anniversary, India lit up the Qutub Minar monument in New Delhi in the colours of the Rwandan flag. The illumination ceremony was attended by Indian and Rwandan officials and media. India continues to support Rwanda and honour the victims of the 1994 genocide. The lighting of the monument highlights India’s ongoing commitment to remembering the genocide.

Read the original article here: https://www.india.com/video-gallery/india-pays-tributes-to-victims-of-rwanda-genocide-of-1994-6844854/ 

During President William Ruto’s recent state visit to Ghana, the two nations signed seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at expanding bilateral relations and opportunities for businesses and citizens.

The agreements focus on increasing trade and investment between the African countries. They cover key areas like science, technology, tourism, education, governance, defence, and more. According to President Ruto, the MoUs will facilitate economic growth and cement the long-standing cordial ties between Kenya and Ghana. Some were signed directly between business associations in both countries.

Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/kenya-ghana-sign-7-memorandum-of-understanding-mous-to-enhance-ties?lang=en

A new survey by RegTech Africa and Agpaytech reveals a major shift towards digital payments across Africa, with over 90% of respondents expressing a preference for electronic transactions over cash.
The research titled – “African Digital Payment Systems and Consumers’ Experience in 2023” provides insights into Africa’s rapidly evolving payment landscape. Key findings show that 76% want a unified payment platform to consolidate their various payment accounts. 73.5% use mobile banking apps, with 85.5% leveraging them for transfers and payments. This reduces branch dependence. The top digital payment systems used are mobile money, cards, bank transfers and QR codes. Leading payment activities are bill payments, peer-to-peer transfers, retail purchases and school fees.

Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/revolutionizing-africas-digital-payment-landscape-regtech-africa-and-agpaytech-unveil-groundbreaking-research?lang=en