AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade: The US plans to remove Rwanda and South Africa from AGOA, ending their duty-free access from January 1, 2027. Washington cited trade barriers and national security concerns, and raised human rights and workers’ rights issues about Rwanda. The move follows fresh US sanctions on Rwanda over its alleged support for M23 in eastern DR Congo. Technology: President Paul Kagame appointed three senior officials to Rwanda’s new National AI Agency, including operations chief Olivier Twagirayezu. Airtel Rwanda also launched Airtel IQ, a cloud communications platform for businesses. Health: Rwanda is hosting Africa’s first Phase 1 trial of a long-acting injectable malaria prevention treatment. Regional business: Kenya Pipeline Company is eyeing a Kigali link as it seeks to expand into Rwanda’s fuel market.
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