Rwanda–Kenya Trade Push: Rwanda and Kenya renewed their strategic partnership in Nairobi, with energy, infrastructure and investment on the agenda, and Rwanda stressing its reliance on the Northern Corridor for reliable access to fuel and imports. Fuel Prices & Refining: A new Lamu refinery plan is back in focus as Kenya’s past dependence on imported refined products keeps transport and operating costs high, with the argument that local refining should cut reliance and improve supply reliability. AI Governance in Africa: A policy debate is sharpening across the continent on who is accountable when AI systems in public services and business get things wrong, as Rwanda is among countries with national AI strategies but still faces implementation gaps. NSSF Dividend Boost: Rwanda-linked investors will watch regional markets as Uganda’s NSSF received Shs 42.6bn dividends from Airtel Uganda, highlighting how pension funds can benefit from telecom growth. SME Credit for Agribusiness: EASETRADE is set to expand working-capital access for youth- and women-led agribusiness traders and exporters via structured supply-chain financing. Investment Spotlight: Nigeria’s reforms lifted it to eighth in Bloomberg’s 2026 investment risk ranking, overtaking Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania—an external signal investors are tracking. EU Migration Tightening: The EU approved faster returns and stricter return procedures, a move that rights groups say could raise legal and human rights concerns.