AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDR Congo Conflict: A military court in Uvira, South Kivu, sentenced 27 soldiers to death for “cowardice” after they allegedly abandoned positions during battles with AFC/M23 rebels; 54 others got five-year terms and 10 received six-month sentences, while 21 were acquitted. Justice & Tech in Rwanda: AIMS and ILPD signed a five-year partnership to build an AI-enabled platform for the Rwanda Law Journal, aiming to improve legal research access and support broader justice-sector transformation. Digital Governance Debate: A Kigali-based policy discussion warns that automating public services can weaken accountability when proprietary code hides responsibility. Public Services Efficiency: The UAE and World Bank launched a “Zero Government Bureaucracy” exchange programme for Benin, Djibouti and Rwanda to modernise services and cut administrative burdens. Kigali Land Use: Rusororo Cemetery is nearing full capacity earlier than planned, pushing debate on burial costs and whether cremation and other memorial options should expand. Sports (Rwanda vs Kenya): Kenya’s Harambee Stars face a crucial Rwanda test in Kigali as they try to bounce back in AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
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