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Rwanda's Industrial Surge Drives Growth | Rwanda News
Rwanda’s economy is roaring ahead with a 9.4% growth in Q2 2026, fueled by an explosive 18% surge in industry—more than double services and way outpacing agriculture. Construction, mining, and manufacturing are driving the boom, pushing industry’s GDP share from 17% a decade ago to over 21%. Total output hit 7.174 trillion Rwandan francs, with metal, machinery, and equipment soaring 51%. Despite global headwinds like rising commodity prices, officials say resilience remains strong—with solid consumer spending and trade that would’ve been even higher without those costs. Still, agriculture…
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