AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDRC Peace Roadmap: The DRC government and the Rwanda-backed M23 have agreed a sequenced roadmap for renewed peace talks under the Doha framework, after five days of talks in Switzerland (Aug 17–21). They also agreed on a standard way to report alleged ceasefire violations, with a first ceasefire verification mission due in Minembwe. US Immigration Court Ruling: A US judge in Manhattan struck down Trump’s blanket suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Rwanda, saying the policy was “patently unlawful” and exceeded the State Department chief’s authority. Liberia Deportation Deal: Twenty deportees have arrived in Liberia under a third-country agreement that could accept up to 1,200 people, with the US reportedly paying Liberia $5m to support “migration management.” Regional Diplomacy: Rwanda called for stronger SADC unity to boost peace, stability and shared prosperity. Sports & Youth: Rwanda finished FEASSA Games in Morogoro with 13 medals (five gold). Business & Trade: Bank of Kigali says it’s positioning to serve Chinese firms as Rwanda-China trade grows. Energy Deal: Dangote plans a $17bn refinery expansion in Kenya, offering East African countries equity stakes.
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