AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate and Cooling: Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva says the Kigali Amendment must deliver affordable, reliable cooling—not just reduce harmful refrigerants—and called for investment in electricity, skills and local industries as Kigali hosts global talks marking the pact’s 10th anniversary. US Trade: Rwanda faces the loss of duty-free access under AGOA from January 2027, alongside South Africa, after the Trump administration moved to suspend both countries from the programme. Health Research: Rwanda has launched Africa’s first Phase 1 trial of a long-acting injectable for malaria prevention, while reforms are also shortening clinical-trial approval times. Digital Access: MTN Rwanda and Viamo launched Miss Baza, a voice-based AI assistant that lets customers ask questions in Kinyarwanda or English by phone, without internet or a smartphone. Business and Tourism: Rwanda’s first vineyard is taking shape across three sites in the Northern Province, with plans for a winery and hospitality facilities.
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