Rwanda awards 31 journalists for development reporting
Media's role in advancing African trade, including Rwanda's tea and coffee shipments, was a key discussion at the 13th Development Journalism Awards.
31 journalists in Rwanda were recognised on Friday for their reporting on development issues at the 13th Development Journalism Awards ceremony held at Camp Kigali.
The event, which also featured a discussion on the media's role in promoting African trade, brought together media professionals, government officials, and development partners.
Panelists discussed how African media can better explain opportunities and challenges within the African Continental Free Trade Area, citing Rwanda's tea and coffee shipments to Ghana as an example of intra-African trade.
Why it mattersJournalists were awarded for reporting on development, and discussions focused on how media can support African trade and entrepreneurs.