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Rwanda launches first 'Made in Africa' smartphones

Workers display the Mara X and Mara Z smartphones during their launch by Rwanda's Mara Group in Kigali, Rwanda October 7, 2019.

Rwanda’s Mara Group launched two smartphones on Monday, describing them as the first “Made in Africa” models and giving a boost to the country’s ambitions to become a regional technology hub.

The Mara X and Mara Z will use Google’s Android operating system and cost 175,750 Rwandan francs ($190) and 120,250 Rwandan francs ($130) respectively.

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