Rwanda–Pakistan Trade: Rwanda and Pakistan signed a trade cooperation agreement in Kigali to expand trade and investment, diversify products, and strengthen private-sector links, with plans for deeper liberalisation including a possible PTA and eventual FTA. Carbon & Irrigation Investment: Rwanda’s push to turn climate goals into investment-ready projects is set for the Carbon Markets Africa Summit in October, supported by an FAO-backed irrigation assessment showing large potentially irrigable land that could feed agriculture and carbon-market planning. G77 Chairmanship: Rwanda was chosen to lead the Group of 77 and China for 2027, with Kigali selected by acclamation, positioning the country to advance developing nations’ priorities at the UN. Aviation Link: Qatar Airways retired its remaining A330 passenger jets amid Iran-war disruption and seconded some pilots to RwandAir, reflecting shifting regional demand and costs. Health Security Warning: WHO’s Tedros urged countries to prepare for the next pandemic “when, not if,” citing ongoing Ebola in DRC and other outbreaks as reminders that risks cross borders. Regional Minerals Debate: DRC PM Judith Suminwa warned that the green transition must not fuel “blood stained minerals” and conflict dependency around critical minerals. Sports: Rwanda opened Liberia’s AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win in Kigali. Business & Governance: Rwanda’s municipality-board pay debate in Kenya highlights how governance structures can undermine devolution through low retainers.