AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Security: Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu reaffirmed deeper defence cooperation with Burundi, pledging more training, personnel exchanges and joint efforts against terrorism and violent extremism. Ebola Watch: Africa CDC says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak needs stronger international solidarity as response gaps widen, with contact tracing flagged as a key constraint. Health & Social Policy: Burundi is highlighted as a global breastfeeding leader, with UNICEF reporting an 83.3% exclusive breastfeeding rate in 2024. Elections & Governance: In Gitega, Frodebu leaders pressed for credible 2027 elections, calling out alleged irregularities and demanding reforms for transparency. Justice System: Burundi plans major judicial infrastructure upgrades, investing over 60.5 billion francs to build local and first-instance courts and prosecutor offices. Human Rights & Safety: Burundi warns of rising child trafficking during school holidays; separate reports also describe a grenade attack in Karusi that killed two and injured three. Diaspora & Refugees: Burundi seeks to attract its diaspora, but trust remains fragile, while refugees in camps continue to raise concerns about assistance and inclusion.
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