The Rwandan government has announced a strategic shift in its mineral trade policies to counteract recent economic sanctions and maximize the value of its natural resources. Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, affirmed that Rwanda is actively diversifying its markets for minerals and prioritizing in-country value addition to ensure minimal impact from foreign-imposed restrictions. Sebahizi made these remarks during a...
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