Air Trade & Logistics: Nigeria and RwandAir have expanded the Nigeria–East and Southern Africa air cargo corridor, adding direct access to Kigali, Lusaka and Harare and improving links to Nairobi and Johannesburg, with rates under $2/kg for AfCFTA certificate holders—aimed at cutting export costs and boosting volumes. Capital Markets Integration: Nigeria’s SEC and Rwanda’s CMA signed an MoU to deepen regulatory cooperation on investor education, information sharing, capacity building and enforcement, pushing for more cross-border investment and harmonised rules. Aviation Market Access: SalamAir appointed Mitravi (powered by Blueberry Group) as its Rwanda General Sales Agent ahead of Muscat–Kigali direct flights launching July 21, supporting trade, tourism and business travel. Health & Policy Partnerships: Rwanda hosted a South-South and triangular cooperation convention, calling for a shift from traditional North-South aid models toward peer learning and locally driven solutions. Ebola Watch: DRC’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 cases with 254 deaths, with response strained by ongoing insecurity and border disruptions. Tech & Jobs: AmaliTech expanded university partnerships to strengthen pathways from education to tech careers, while a separate report highlights how regulatory unpredictability can destroy business plans more than tax hikes. Women & Entrepreneurship: The Amahoro Fellowship’s latest cohort is women-led (63%), backing displaced entrepreneurs across multiple African markets.