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Rwanda unifies digital payments with national launch of eKash

Rwanda has officially adopted eKash as its national instant payment system, creating a single interoperable payments infrastructure that links banks and mobile money providers. The move sharply reduces transaction costs, strengthens financial inclusion, and reinforces the country's position as one of Africa's leading digital economies.

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