AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAU Somalia Mission Funding Crunch: African troop contributors are meeting in Kampala to keep AUSSOM running as the US ends funding for UN logistical support by end-December 2026, pushing the AU toward a more political, long-term stabilisation approach. Regional Security Talks in Kampala: Uganda’s Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba warned that funding cuts are already weakening operations, while Somalia’s opposition leaders urged an inclusive transition and safeguards for the neutrality of the Somali National Army. Burundi at the AU Executive Council: In Addis Ababa, Burundi’s FM Édouard Bizimana chaired the 49th AU Executive Council session, which also highlighted moves toward more predictable AU financing. AU Solidarity on Contributions: Ethiopia and Kenya agreed to raise their AU statutory contributions to First Category level, a bid to strengthen the AU’s financial autonomy. Sports—CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers: Kenya Police Bullets will face Simba Queens and Burundi’s Top Girls Academy in Kigali as CECAFA qualifiers begin Aug 21–31. Economy—Banking Update: Tanzania’s CRDB reported Sh417bn half-year profit and assets above Sh26tn, citing stronger deposits, lending and digital banking. Burundi-Linked Mobility Policy: The US consular overhaul from Aug 1 ends routine visa processing at Bujumbura, shifting applicants to regional hubs.
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