AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRwanda’s Digital ID Rollout: Rwanda is expanding its biometric identity card programme for citizens and residents, with refugees also set to benefit—Mahama camp residents say the shift could improve access to services and integration as the National Identification Service collects photos, fingerprints and iris scans. World Refugee Day, Great Lakes Reality: On June 20, refugees across the region marked the day amid reduced aid, pressure to return and insecurity, with reports highlighting camp closures and restrictions that push people into other countries and camps. Trade & Connectivity Boost: Nigeria’s aviation minister flagged RwandaAir’s first dedicated cargo flight on the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa route as a way to unlock AfCFTA trade through better air links and supply chains. Capital Markets Integration: Rwanda’s capital market push continues as the SEC and Rwanda CMA sign an MoU aimed at deeper African markets collaboration. Public Finance Oversight: Rwanda’s PAC in the Chamber of Deputies will hold public hearings from 25 June to 10 July on 76 public institutions over Auditor General findings, focusing on fixing weaknesses in financial and asset management. Business Climate Watch: A new analysis warns that regulatory “whiplash” is a bigger business killer than tax rates, pushing firms to fear sudden policy reversals.
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