Climate Finance for Farmers: IFAD and Equity Group launched the $200m (Sh25.8bn) Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) in Kigali, targeting 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural MSMEs across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, with revolving lending expected to generate about $266m in loans over 12 years. Rwanda-Oman Trade Push: President Paul Kagame’s visit to Oman produced two agreements and six MoUs, including visa exemptions and removal of double taxation, plus deals on agriculture, logistics, dry ports, investment promotion, labour and supply chains. Gorilla Conservation & Tourism Jobs: Rwanda plans to restore about 3,740 hectares around Volcanoes National Park to create more habitat for a growing mountain gorilla population and ease farmer-gorilla conflict, while supporting livelihoods tied to tourism. Infrastructure Investment Drive: Africa50 says it aims to more than double the value of projects it backs to at least $20bn over the next five years, focusing on power and transport gaps. Food Systems Focus: FAO rolled out tools to help governments track and optimise agrifood spending, while AU officials urged Africa to move from commitments to investment and production to transform food systems. Student Visa Costs: The UK raised international student maintenance funds to £1,570 per month in London and £1,203 elsewhere from Nov 30, 2026, increasing costs for African applicants.