AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiplomacy: President Paul Kagame received South Africa’s new High Commissioner, Tinyiko George Hlungwane, as Kigali and Pretoria work to restore ties and expand cooperation. Formula 1: Rwanda’s 10-year deal to host an African Grand Prix from the early 2030s promises tourism and investment, but rights groups accuse the sport of helping polish the country’s image. Urban Development: Rwanda’s information society authority held talks with Singapore’s ST Engineering on technology for traffic management, urban mobility and digital infrastructure. Innovation: A new ministerial order sets provisional patent filing at Rwf10,000, lowering the initial cost for inventors seeking protection. Health Cooperation: Uganda’s health minister urged Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response, warning that infections cross borders. Accessibility: Rwanda’s blind community is calling for white canes, which can cost about Rwf50,000, to be covered by Mutuelle de Santé and made easier to find locally.
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