AGP Executive Report

Ebola Crisis in Congo: Health workers in eastern DRC say the outbreak is spreading faster than protection and testing can keep up, with hospitals lacking gowns and masks and communities still skeptical; a radio station in Bunia is now battling misinformation with daily expert broadcasts. Regional Health Coordination: EAC ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders, and set up a regional technical taskforce, while Tanzania says it remains Ebola-free. Rwanda-France Genocide Memory: France and Rwanda inaugurated a Paris memorial for the Genocide Against the Tutsi, with President Kagame framing it as a reckoning on responsibility and remembrance. Rwanda’s Digital Push: After 20 years in Rwanda, Huawei is betting big on AI-powered digital transformation, linking cloud and intelligent systems to banking and broader economic change. Visa and Mobility Signals: The US plans to cut African visa-processing hubs to 20, while more African countries ease travel for Africans under AfCFTA momentum. Sports (Rwanda-linked): Nigeria named a 14-player Kwibuka Women’s T20 squad for the tournament in Rwanda.

Ebola Frontline in Eastern Congo: In Bunia, women are bearing the heaviest burden in the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak, often caring for sick relatives without proper protection and facing impossible choices, including pregnant patients with no approved treatment or vaccine. Regional Health Coordination: EAC health ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders, and set up a regional technical taskforce to coordinate the response. US Steps Up Support: The US says its Ebola assistance has exceeded $600m, backing response facilities and health centres across Uganda and the DRC, while urging Americans to follow travel guidance. EAC Funding Boost: Germany’s KfW committed KSh150m (€1m) for mobile laboratories, diagnostics and lab training to strengthen the regional response. Rwanda Climate Push: Rwanda unveiled NDC 3.0, targeting a 53% emissions cut by 2035 and outlining major financing needs to back low-carbon development. Rwanda-France Memory: Rwanda and France marked the inauguration of a Paris genocide memorial, with Rwanda’s leadership framing it as a shift from denial to dialogue and responsibility. MTN Leadership Shake-up: MTN announced continental executive changes, including Mitwa Ng’ambi’s promotion to Group Chief People & Culture Officer. Tech Event Disruption: GSMA postponed MWC26 Kigali, leaving exhibitors and partners waiting for a new date.

Rwanda-France Genocide Memory: President Paul Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated a new Paris monument, “L’Archive,” honouring the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, as France marks a deeper reckoning with its past. Ebola in the Region: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned the DRC’s Ebola outbreak “had a big head start” and that the response is still behind, even as testing improves; eastern Congo communities remain on edge amid militant attacks. Women at Highest Risk in Ebola: A report from Bunia highlights how women are often first caregivers in eastern Congo’s Ebola outbreak—yet face fear and lack of protective gear. U.S. Boosts Ebola Response: The U.S. announced over $162m in expanded regional support, including border screening and surveillance support via partners such as IOM, plus humanitarian funding. Rwanda’s Sports Spotlight: Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers won the 2026 Basketball Africa League title in Kigali, and the BAL is moving toward a franchise model. EV Investment for Rwanda and Beyond: Spiro secured $215m equity to expand battery-swapping EV infrastructure across African markets including Rwanda. FEDA Leadership: FEDA appointed Emmanuel Assiak as CEO, with the role based in Kigali to scale export-focused investments.

Rwanda-France Genocide Memory: France and Rwanda inaugurated “L’Archive,” a new Paris monument on the Seine honoring the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, with President Paul Kagame and Emmanuel Macron calling it a long-awaited step in confronting history. DR Congo Conflict & U.S. Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned alleged intelligence commanders linked to eastern Congo rebel groups—M23 and the FDLR—warning the fighting is worsening a humanitarian crisis and threatening regional stability. Ebola Response in Central Africa: WHO said Congo’s rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak “had a big head start” but testing is improving, with confirmed cases and deaths reported alongside signs of recoveries. Rwanda Sports & BAL: Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers won the Basketball Africa League Championship in Kigali, and the league outlined plans to transition toward a franchise model. Rwanda Mobility Investment: EV and battery-swapping firm Spiro secured $215m equity to expand across multiple African markets, including Rwanda. Regional Finance Cooperation: Rwanda and Cambodia announced cross-border payment cooperation to boost financial connectivity and trade and tourism links.

Rwanda-France Reconciliation: President Paul Kagame and France’s Emmanuel Macron inaugurated “L’Archive,” a permanent Paris memorial for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis, with Macron calling it the culmination of a “long and patient quest for truth” and Kagame praising France for confronting its role. Regional Finance: Cambodia and Rwanda’s central banks announced cross-border payment cooperation to modernize payment systems and boost trade and tourism links. East Africa Trade & Jobs: ITC and Equity Group signed an MoU to expand trade finance and support for coffee, leather and creative industries across East Africa, starting with Kenya. Security in Eastern DRC: The U.S. imposed new sanctions on M23 and FDLR commanders, citing threats to stability and prosperity in eastern DRC. EU Migration Crackdown: Rights groups condemned an EU migration overhaul that aims to speed returns and expand overseas detention centres. Rwanda in UN Peacekeeping: Over 550 Indian peacekeepers and 464 Rwandan peacekeepers received UN Medal of Honour in South Sudan. Sports: Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers won the 2026 Basketball Africa League title in Kigali.

Genocide Memory in Focus: France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame inaugurated “L’Archive,” a Paris memorial to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with Macron calling it a “milestone” in France’s reckoning and Kagame urging “true courage” in facing responsibility. Ebola Travel Safety: WHO’s rare Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is driving new travel warnings and restrictions, with airlines adjusting routes and governments weighing quarantine measures for exposed travellers. Rwanda-Linked Legal Developments: A U.S. court rejected arguments tied to Rwanda genocide speech limits in a migrant-related perjury case, keeping the focus on testimony access and due process. Tech & Business: GSMA postponed MWC26 Kigali, Africa’s major connectivity event, just weeks before opening, raising questions for Rwanda’s ICT calendar. Regional Economy & Trade: ITC and Equity Group signed a deal to expand finance and market access for East Africa’s coffee, leather and creative sectors, starting with Kenya. Sport (Rwanda): Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers won the 2026 Basketball Africa League title in Kigali, becoming the first team from Rwanda to lift the championship.

Ebola in Congo: Congo confirmed at least 282 Ebola cases in the expanding outbreak, with 264 in Ituri, 42 deaths reported, and officials warning that early detection, isolation, contact tracing, and safe burials remain the biggest hurdles. US Visa Overhaul for Africa: The US plans to cut visa-processing missions across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 regional hubs, including Kigali, raising costs and travel burdens for applicants outside the hubs. Rwanda-UK Asylum Deal Fallout: An international arbitration tribunal rejected Rwanda’s bid for compensation over the scrapped UK-Rwanda asylum plan, ruling Britain not liable for key outstanding payments. KLM Suspends Uganda Flights: KLM temporarily halted flights to Entebbe for two weeks as Ebola travel curbs affect crew movements and isolation rules. Regional Security & Migration Pressure: Mozambique said five nationals were killed in South Africa during xenophobic attacks, while the EU agreed on “return hubs” outside the bloc to speed deportations. Rwanda in the Spotlight: President Paul Kagame arrived in Paris for the inauguration of a permanent Genocide against the Tutsi memorial, “L’Archive,” alongside Macron.

UK-Rwanda Court Ruling: Rwanda’s bid to recover about £100m+ from Britain over the scrapped Rwanda asylum deportation deal has been rejected by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, with judges ruling the UK owes no outstanding payments and dismissing Rwanda’s linked breach claims. Ebola in the DRC: The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still outpacing response, with MSF warning the real scale is likely higher than reported; Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya flags the lack of licensed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain and heavy cross-border movement as major risks for regional spread. Regional Health Coordination: East African Community health ministers are set to meet urgently as suspected cases rise and border measures tighten across the region. Clean Mobility Investment: Rwanda is among Spiro’s operating markets as the African e-mobility firm raises $215m to expand battery-swapping and EV infrastructure, aiming to scale manufacturing and industrial footprint across multiple countries. Business & Policy in Kigali: Kigali continues to position itself as a MICE hub with major fintech and CEO gatherings planned for 2026.

Ebola Response in the Region: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus opened a new Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, reporting five recoveries from the rare Bundibugyo strain and urging communities to stay at the centre of the fight as cases surge and aid struggles. Cross-Border Coordination: The East African Community will hold an emergency virtual meeting of health ministers June 1–2 to coordinate surveillance, labs, infection prevention and risk communication across DRC and Uganda. Travel Curbs Debate: WHO says countries should reconsider travel restrictions and border closures, warning they can discourage transparency and slow humanitarian support. Rwanda-UK Legal Update: An international court rejected Rwanda’s claim that the UK still owes over £100m from the scrapped Rwanda migrant deportation deal. Digital Governance: Ghana’s communications minister says four law firms are reviewing the NITA Bill, pushing back on claims of rushed digital lawmaking. Sport for Development: Qatar Foundation tells a Kigali BAL summit that sport partnerships should be built with communities, not just for them.

Ebola Response: The East African Community will hold an emergency virtual meeting of health ministers on June 1–2 to coordinate a regional response to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, with plans including mobile labs at border points, rapid response experts, and support for surveillance and risk communication. WHO Update: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said five patients recovered and were discharged after opening a new treatment centre in Bunia, while warning that travel bans and border closures can discourage transparent reporting. Regional Risk: Africa CDC says suspected cases and deaths are rising, with multiple countries flagged as at high risk, as the outbreak spreads amid conflict and weak health systems. Rwanda in the Mix: Rwanda has limited entry from Congo, reflecting the regional concern around cross-border transmission. Sports Spotlight: Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers won the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 championship, beating Angola’s Petro de Luanda in a tight final.

Ebola in Eastern DR Congo: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Bunia, Ituri, urging more international help and stronger community ownership as confirmed cases in DR Congo nearly doubled to 225 in days, with 1,028 suspected cases and 220+ suspected deaths reported; he warned that travel bans and border closures discourage transparency and said the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment. Public safety and trust: MSF says the outbreak is spreading faster than the response, with attacks on Ebola treatment centres and tensions over safe burials complicating care. Regional spillover risk: Uganda has confirmed cases and ordered a 21-day quarantine; Africa CDC listed Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia and others among countries at risk as the outbreak expands. Rwanda-linked business and integration: Cambodia and Rwanda announced cross-border payment cooperation between their central banks to boost financial connectivity. Trade and mobility: Rwanda’s visa-free access for Nigerians was welcomed by Nigeria’s tourism authority, while RwandAir partnered with Nigeria to extend an air cargo corridor to Kigali with rates under $2/kg.

Ebola Response in Focus: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa to back efforts against DR Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak, warning it “can be stopped” but is “very complex,” as suspected cases and deaths climb and medical teams face equipment shortages, distrust, and armed-group risks. Aid Pressure: UNICEF says it has airlifted more than 100 metric tonnes of Ebola supplies to Congo with EU support to protect frontline workers and reach nearly 100,000 people, while other reports flag funding cuts that are weakening surveillance and community outreach. Rwanda & Regional Cooperation: Rwanda and Cambodia’s central banks announced cross-border payment cooperation to modernize payment systems and boost trade and tourism links. Nuclear Deal Signals New Alliances: Rwanda’s nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia highlights Kigali’s push to build a regional hub for nuclear science, medicine, and training, with feasibility work underway for an SMR-based facility. Local Governance & Memory: Rwanda marked the 32nd Genocide against the Tutsi commemoration in Bugesera with leaders and survivors warning against modern genocide ideology. Investing at Home: Government launched a new Frw10 billion Treasury Bond offering 12% annual interest, with listing expected around June 23 on the Rwanda Stock Exchange.

Ebola Response in DRC: UNICEF has started airlifting emergency Ebola supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo, delivering over 100 metric tonnes of PPE, medicines and hygiene materials with EU support—aimed at protecting frontline health workers and reaching nearly 100,000 people. WHO on the Ground: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa, saying the outbreak “can be stopped” but is “very complex,” citing displacement, food insecurity, limited lab capacity and distrust amid armed group activity; authorities report hundreds of suspected cases and deaths, with at least one confirmed recovery. Aid Shortfall & Misinformation: Health responders warn that funding gaps, equipment shortages and misinformation are slowing the response, while community outreach struggles in conflict-affected areas. Rwanda DDR Spotlight: Swiss and US diplomats visited Rwanda’s Mutobo Demobilization and Reintegration Centre in Musanze to study Rwanda’s model for reintegrating former combatants returning from eastern DRC. Rwanda Finance: Government launched a new Frw10 billion Treasury Bond offering 12% annual interest, with listing on the Rwanda Stock Exchange expected around June 23. Community Development: World Connect Rwanda inaugurated 12 resident-led projects in Gatovu IDP model village and Gataraga Sector, including labs, hygiene and training spaces, farming and market infrastructure.

Ebola Response in DRC: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa to back efforts against a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, warning it can still be stopped if communities and armed groups allow access; aid is landing in Ituri, but distrust, conflict and attacks on health centres are slowing contact tracing as suspected cases climb past 1,000. Cross-Border Measures: Uganda has closed its border with DRC over Ebola fears, while Kenya approved a US quarantine facility for exposed Americans, triggering public backlash and a court challenge. Regional Economic Pressure: A new AfDB outlook links weaker East African growth to Middle East conflict-driven fuel shocks, urging governments to boost diaspora remittances to cushion the impact. Rwanda & Africa Business: At Kigali’s Africa CEO Forum, leaders pushed the “scale or fail” agenda, while separate reporting highlights Rwanda’s Agaciro Fund as a citizen-backed sovereign wealth model. Media & Culture: The Voice Achievers Award will honour The Witness Newspaper MD Enyeh Julius Akpovire in London, spotlighting mental empowerment for inclusion and growth.

Ebola Response in Congo: The WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, landed in DR Congo to back efforts against a fast-worsening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, with suspected cases now above 1,000 and health workers facing shortages, distrust, and attacks on treatment centres. Aid and Access: EU-donated supplies reached Bunia in Ituri, but doctors say the response is still weeks behind, with some using expired protective gear as communities resist strict burial protocols. Regional Border Moves: Kenya approved a US request to set up an Ebola quarantine facility for exposed Americans, while other countries tightened travel and entry rules as Uganda also reported rising infections. Rwanda Angle: Rwanda is listed among 10 African countries flagged at heightened risk of Ebola spread, underscoring the need for vigilance and cross-border coordination. Local Rwanda Story: A Rwanda genocide survivor’s book launch revisits how education institutions failed Tutsi students during 1994, turning personal testimony into a public warning.

Ebola Crisis in Eastern DRC: WHO is urging an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak worsens, with suspected cases now topping 1,000 and hundreds of deaths feared amid attacks on health facilities and mass displacement. Regional Travel Curbs: Uganda has closed its border with Congo and other countries are tightening entry rules, while the US keeps a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for the DRC and updates health notices for Rwanda and the region. Rwanda’s Link to the Outbreak: Rwanda is among countries flagged as at risk, and the border and airport measures are being watched closely as the epidemic spreads across Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Tourism Deal in Rwanda: Cleo Capital Group signs to acquire a majority stake in Akagera Game Lodge, with plans to rebrand and expand Rwanda’s tourism circuit under The Lux Collective. Sports Spotlight (Kigali): The Basketball Africa League Finals are set for May 31 in Kigali, with RSSB Tigers among the eight teams. Ghana Returns Home: First group of Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after xenophobic tensions arrives in Accra.