AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKigali–China Road Push: Rwanda and China officially launched a major Kigali road expansion and upgrade from Prince House to Masaka, aiming to cut congestion and travel time as the project targets completion in under 20 months. Oman–Rwanda Ties: President Paul Kagame’s visit to Oman produced two agreements and six MoUs, including visa exemptions and steps to remove double taxation, plus cooperation on agriculture, logistics, dry ports, labour and investment promotion. Climate Finance for Farmers: IFAD and Equity Group launched ARCAFIM, a $200m (Sh25.9bn) 12-year climate adaptation mechanism for smallholders and rural businesses across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, targeting 260,000 farmers. Energy Investment Focus: Rwanda’s Minister of State for Infrastructure urged Africa to move from renewable energy promises to “bankable” projects that can attract capital and deliver reliable power at scale. Human Rights in Focus: The UN’s adoption of an International Day to end early and forced child marriage was hailed as a major win, with Rwanda-linked regional advocates pointing to the education and protection losses for girls. Justice Case: A Quebec judge dismissed a bid by imprisoned Rwandan genocide-era hate speech convict Léon Mugesera to force Canadian intervention after deportation. Regional Business Link: Pakistan’s PAEC is set for launch this Friday, with Rwanda named among initial East African priority markets for trade and investment partnerships.
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