Rwanda’s Alcohol Crackdown: Police say a Kicukiro house party turned deadly for families after more than 50 young people, including minors, were found drugged and intoxicated; some were vomiting and others needed hospital care, as authorities intensify the crackdown on illicit alcohol. EAC Legal Integration: Women lawyers across the East African Community push for a Mutual Recognition Agreement to make cross-border legal practice easier, alongside efforts to strengthen women’s participation in the profession. AU Peace Financing: Nigeria urges the African Union to accelerate a $1bn Peace Fund and use innovative financing to cut reliance on external aid for conflict prevention and resolution. Rwanda in Regional Security Talks: Rwanda’s Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva attends an AU summit in Angola on strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution. Digital Access for Students: Google expands its free AI Plus offer to students in 27 African countries, including Rwanda, with Gemini tools and cloud storage. Rwanda’s Financial Sector: Coverage highlights Rwanda’s growing financial muscle, including the role of the pension fund in powering the economy and new sovereign borrowing via a yen facility. Health & Inclusion: A Rwanda-focused study discusses congenital heart defect screening needs for children with Down syndrome, while digital identity reporting points to gains in financial inclusion across Africa.