AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Alarm: Africa CDC has put Kenya on a high-risk list and named 10 countries at risk of Ebola spread as the DR Congo outbreak worsens, with Uganda confirming new cases and WHO upgrading the threat level to “very high.” Border Response: Rwanda is among the countries flagged, as regional governments tighten screening and preparedness to avoid “Covid-style” trade and travel curbs. Trade Push: Nigeria and RwandAir have partnered to expand the Nigeria–East and Southern Africa air cargo corridor under AfCFTA, cutting cargo rates to under $2 per kg on new routes to Kigali, Harare and Lusaka. Business Momentum: The Africa CEO Forum in Kigali delivered nearly $2bn in deals, including IFC-backed financing aimed at boosting SME lending and sectors like agribusiness, housing and digital. Regional Security: Kenya and Rwanda moved to deepen defence cooperation with a renewed push to sign a defence pact amid rising terrorism and organised crime concerns.
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