AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCongo Frontline Shift: Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 has withdrawn from several key positions in South Kivu, pulling back from Kabunambo toward Luvungi near Bukavu, after pressure from the Congolese army and diplomatic pressure from the US—an early sign of movement after months of fighting and following US sanctions on Joseph Kabila over alleged links to the group. France–Africa Tensions: Political scientist Muktar Imam says France–Africa ties remain “one-sided,” with benefits skewed to France, as Macron and leaders gather in Kenya for the Africa-France push. Rights Watchdog Warning: Human Rights Watch says EU rules on exporting surveillance tech are failing, with European-made tools ending up with governments accused of spying on activists and journalists. Rwanda Development Watch: Rwanda’s 2026/27 budget sets aside Rwf 138.3bn for Kigali and eastern water, sanitation and hygiene upgrades. Regional Business & Policy: InvestHK plans to deepen Africa engagement via Kigali and the Africa CEO Forum, while Rwanda’s Africa CEO Forum 2026 spotlights a push for “economic sovereignty” and new funding terms.
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