AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCongo Tragedy: A deadly fire in Bukavu, eastern DR Congo, swept through two adjacent schools, killing at least 24–26 students and injuring dozens, with reports of narrow exits, students trapped in wooden buildings, and a stampede during evacuation. Public Health: Africa CDC says the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading beyond its epicenter, with cases rising sharply in North Kivu and Haut-Uele amid insecurity and displacement. Rwanda Energy: Rwanda’s Parliament heard concerns that falling dry-season water levels are cutting hydropower output, pushing the country to expand solar and other sources to protect industrial electricity supply. Cashless Push: Rwanda’s central bank launched #TwagiyeKashiresi to close the gap between digital account access and cash-heavy daily spending, using the eKash interoperable system. Aviation Growth: RwandAir plans long-haul expansion into Europe and the Far East as it grows its widebody fleet. Sports & Business: Mr Eazi’s Locker Room Bonus brings direct player rewards to Kenyan volleyball, while Rwanda-Russia economic ties and FIFA leadership chatter also made headlines.
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