AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation Accountability: Rwanda orders 7,188 primary school learners to retake the 2025/26 Primary Leaving Examinations after cheating was found in 254 exam rooms, with retakes set for Sept 2–4. Regional Security & Health: A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has reached 60 health zones, while UN warns of a funding shortfall; experts also flag growing ISIL-linked threats in the region. Deportations & Rights: The Trump administration expanded “third-country” deportations, sending 100+ people from Afghanistan, Cuba, Nicaragua and others to eight African countries including Rwanda. Rwanda-Linked Finance: Rwanda Social Security Board acquired BK General Insurance for Rwf31.7bn. Banking Deal Watch: Central Bank of Kenya approved Nedbank’s plan to buy a 66% stake in NCBA, a move that deepens East Africa expansion. Food Systems: AGRA says Africa’s output has doubled, but a $180bn agrifood financing gap threatens the next phase—farmers still struggle to turn production into income. Tech & Connectivity: Starlink’s direct-to-phone service is expanding across Africa, including Airtel’s launch in DRC without requiring a satellite dish.
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