AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking & Consumer Finance: I&M Bank Rwanda and Akagera Electronics signed an agreement on Aug 16 enabling customers to buy home appliances and consumer electronics with interest-free financing of up to Rwf5 million. Public Health & HIV: UNAIDS reports Kenya has cut new HIV infections by nearly 80% since 2010, with Rwanda among the few countries globally showing similar progress. Health Systems & NCDs: A World Bank-backed training in Dar es Salaam equips frontline health workers across 11 countries, including Rwanda, to spot chronic disease warning signs alongside outbreak response. Rwanda Creative Economy: A feature highlights Kigali’s growing creative scene, where young artists turn art into income and opportunity, including at Niyo Art Centre. Digital Connectivity: Airtel and Starlink launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, allowing compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites for limited services like SMS and light data. Regional Diplomacy: Rwanda and DR Congo agreed on new steps to strengthen monitoring and verification under the Washington Accords after a Geneva meeting. Ebola Alert (Regional Impact): WHO warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is on track to become the deadliest on record, with UN officials saying response must scale fast. Sports (Kigali): Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens secured promotion back to ICC U19 Division One after beating Sierra Leone in Kigali.
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