Rwanda-Italy Migration Talks: Rwanda says it is still in discussions with Italy on hosting expelled asylum seekers, with a possible temporary expansion of the Gashora emergency transit centre for medical care, case processing and eventual return or resettlement. Alcohol Safety Crackdown: Rwanda FDA has suspended imports of 52 alcohol brands and ordered a full recall over public health concerns, including products from India, Kenya and Tanzania. COMESA Digital Push: COMESA is drafting a regional AI and digital inclusion strategy after a Kigali stakeholder consultation, supported by the World Bank, to align member states’ digital transformation. EAC Trade Goal: The EAC targets 50% intra-regional trade by 2030, urging removal of non-tariff barriers and better coordination between governments and the private sector. Aviation for Growth: African aviation leaders call for faster rollout of open skies policies to cut air travel costs and boost trade and investment ahead of the Kigali Forum. Finance & Startups: Africa’s startup funding fell sharply in July, down 80% from June, with most capital concentrated in a handful of deals. Capital Markets Watch: Dangote Refinery is preparing a $5bn IPO in Nigeria with talks about a possible secondary listing in South Africa and interest from exchanges across Africa, including Rwanda. Regional Investment Link: EABC and Rwanda’s RDB strengthen cooperation on investment promotion and trade facilitation ahead of the East Africa CEO & Investment Forum.