Rwanda and Mauritius are deepening economic cooperation through a new SheTrades business mission that will connect women entrepreneurs from both countries in Kigali later this month.
Dubbed the SheTrades Hub-to-Hub Collaboration Mission, the event will run from May 18 to 20, 2026, bringing together women-led companies from sectors including ICT, tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, beauty, and agro-processing.
The business mission is jointly organized by Economic Development Board Mauritius and the SheTrades Rwanda Hub under the Private Sector Federation.
Organizers say the initiative aims to strengthen women’s participation in international trade, support partnerships between African businesses, and promote inclusive economic growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Nirmala Jeetah said the program demonstrates Mauritius’ commitment to helping women entrepreneurs grow beyond domestic markets and connect with new business opportunities in Africa.
Thérèse Sekamana emphasized that the collaboration offers women entrepreneurs from both countries a chance to share expertise, attract investment, and access larger regional markets.
The SheTrades program, created by the International Trade Centre in partnership with global trade institutions, has been supporting women entrepreneurs worldwide since 2015.
