Rwanda–South Africa Reset: Pretoria and Kigali agreed to strengthen ties and ease travel frictions, including progress toward lifting visa restrictions for holders of ordinary Rwandan passports within 12 months, with a revived Joint Commission of Cooperation and renewed focus on trade, tourism, health, education and security. Rwanda Trade Push: Rwanda’s largest annual Rwanda International Trade Fair (RITF) will run 22 days and target 500+ exhibitors in 2026, aiming to expand market access for local firms and attract more regional and international buyers. Digital Connectivity for Business: Seacom launched a high-capacity Nairobi–Kampala terrestrial route, activating 1Tbps and designed to scale to 30Tbps to support cloud services, fintech and cross-border digital commerce. Ebola and Cross-Border Health Measures: Africa CDC says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is now three times bigger than prior outbreaks at the same stage, and it has ordered stronger exit screening across AU member states without blanket travel bans. Nuclear Skills Building: WINS signed MoUs with Rwanda’s Atomic Energy Board to build capacity for nuclear safety and radioactive materials protection as Rwanda pursues long-term power ambitions. Mining Exports to US: Trinity Metals says exports from its Nyakabingo tungsten mine now supply up to 20% of US primary tungsten concentrate consumption, citing growing US defence and industrial demand. EAC Political Integration: The EAC began consultations with citizens in Rwanda to draft a Constitution for the proposed EAC Political Federation, the next step toward deeper regional governance.