AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Skills Push in Rwanda: Rwanda will launch the Rwanda Institute of Computing under the University of Rwanda, offering advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity from September 2026, building on the Rwanda Coding Academy. Digital Finance Trust: Bridgforte will host a virtual launch on July 28 for its policy report on trust in platform-led digital finance, with South Africa’s central bank deputy governor delivering the keynote. Regional Reserves Strategy: East African Community central banks meeting in Kampala urged more domestic gold purchases to diversify reserves and build buffers against inflation shocks and geopolitical disruptions. Mining Deal: Rwanda approved a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan’s Tau-Ken Samruk to set up a joint venture for mineral exploration and mining across Rwanda. EAC Trade Push: Tanzania’s government urged entrepreneurs to prepare for the EAC MSMEs Trade Fair in Kigali (Oct 30–Nov 8, 2026), focused on leather and horticulture value chains. Tourism Linkages: Kenya and Rwanda opened talks to deepen cross-border tourism through private-sector partnerships and a Kigali workshop bringing together travel and hospitality players. Health & Nutrition Impact: Solid’Africa marked 15 years, saying it now serves over 12 million meals to patients and schoolchildren across Rwanda. Ebola and Logistics Pressure: Coverage highlights how DRC’s security situation is complicating Ebola response and stresses the need to strengthen pharmaceutical logistics and cross-border supply chains.
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