AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRwanda-Oman Diplomacy: President Paul Kagame is set for a two-day official visit to Oman on Sept. 7–8 to deepen political, economic and investment ties, following recent agreements on aviation, logistics, digital tech and infrastructure and the launch of SalamAir flights between Muscat and Kigali. Food Systems & Investment: At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, AUDA-NEPAD and NADF leaders warned that Africa’s biggest farm problem is not just production but weak, fragmented markets and low investor confidence; they urged stronger AfCFTA implementation, “food corridors,” and catalytic public funding to unlock private capital. Climate Finance for Farmers: IFAD and Equity Group launched ARCAFIM, a $200m East Africa climate adaptation mechanism for smallholders and rural businesses in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, targeting 260,000 farmers with at least half women beneficiaries. Conservation Update: Rwanda named 22 baby mountain gorillas at Kwita Izina, highlighting continued growth in the national gorilla conservation programme. Migration Policy Debate: EU “return hub” plans involving non-EU countries, including Rwanda and Uganda, face criticism from rights groups over risks of abuse and “cruel black holes” for migrants. Sports (Rwanda-linked): Rwanda’s Diane Bimenyimana is listed among top women T20I captains as India’s Harmanpreet Kaur becomes the first to captain in 150 T20Is.
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