AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRwanda in focus: Bill Gates visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, laying a wreath and touring exhibits as part of a wider push on health, agriculture and digital innovation in Rwanda. Agriculture & food security: Rwanda opened the Third National Seed Congress in Kigali, aiming to strengthen a competitive, private-sector-led seed system for jobs, trade and climate-resilient farming. Health & regional capacity: Rwanda-linked regional health cooperation also featured as the EAC moves to launch the Uganda Virus Research Institute as a virology hub for member states, including Rwanda. Tourism & sport: Visit Rwanda named NBA rising star Nate Ament as Global Ambassador, while Rwanda’s football visibility keeps expanding through major international partnerships. Connectivity: SalamAir launched direct Muscat–Kigali flights, boosting travel and business links. Public safety: A minibus-truck crash in Kamonyi killed 9 and injured 13, underscoring ongoing road safety risks. Regional health alert: Neighbouring DRC Ebola fears drove stepped-up border screening and preparedness across countries in the region.
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