AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade and Export Access: Rwanda and Nigeria signed a three-year air-cargo roadmap at CANEX in Lagos, promising lower shipping costs for Nigerian exporters to five African destinations. The deal also launched a trade intelligence portal to support investment and AfCFTA commerce. Economic Growth: Rwanda’s economy grew 10.6% in the 2025/26 fiscal year, up from 6.3%, the central bank reported. Merchandise exports rose 33%, outpacing import growth and narrowing the trade deficit. Investment and Jobs: Former president Pasteur Bizimungu is building a nearly Rwf10 billion, four-star hotel on Lake Kivu, expected to create 300–400 jobs. Telecoms: MTN Rwanda’s revenue increased 20% in the third quarter, while its fintech business also reported strong momentum. U.S. Trade: Washington plans to remove Rwanda from AGOA duty-free access from January 2027, putting a key export channel at risk.
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