Rwanda’s IMF Deal: The IMF has approved a $250m Extended Credit Facility for Rwanda, with $35.7m released immediately, to back reforms, fiscal and debt risk management, and private-sector-led growth as Middle East war risks weigh on the economy. Ebola Preparedness Funding: The U.S. announced an extra Ksh2.59bn (US$20m) for Ebola preparedness in Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan, targeting emergency operations, surveillance and testing, border screening, and medical supplies. Education-to-Workforce Link: MTN is partnering with the University of Rwanda and Kepler College to close the education-employment gap by equipping youth with market-relevant skills and boosting graduate employability. Agribusiness Incomes: Rwanda’s Dairy Development Project Phase II is helping fodder farmers in Gatsibo expand improved forage cultivation, lifting milk yields and household earnings. Trade & Industry: Rwanda is seeking a new investor for a sugar factory to raise local supply and cut import dependence, as domestic production has fallen to about 10% of consumption. Logistics & Innovation: Zipline says it will trial expanded drone services in Rwanda, including livestock insemination, as it looks to scale across Africa. Carbon Markets in Kigali: The Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026 programme has been launched for Kigali (Oct 13–15), aiming to move African carbon projects from readiness to real transactions. Regional Trade Push: The East African Business Council and Kenya’s consulate in Arusha pledged closer cooperation to boost intra-EAC trade and reduce cross-border barriers, including at Namanga. Aviation Connectivity: Qatar Airways will resume flights to Kigali from June 16, adding capacity for Rwanda and the region as it expands its Africa network. Governance Tech Export: Jamaica’s justice minister says Rwanda’s Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) will help modernise court case handling and reduce paper-based processes.