Alibaba, Rwanda launch electronic trade platform

Alibaba founder Jack Ma and President Paul Kagame launched the Electronic World Trade Platform on October 31, 2018 in Kigali. Rwanda becomes the first African country to launch the platform. PHOTO | URUGWIRO

Alibaba founder Jack Ma signed three agreements with the Rwandan government to create an online platform for exporters to China, as well as facilitate tourism and e-commerce.

Under the three agreements, Alibaba will work with the Rwanda Development Board to support SMEs.