AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPort & Trade: Transit cargo through Dar es Salaam Port rose 17% in 2025/26, with DRC-bound shipments driving the jump; Burundi-bound transit fell 4%, while Uganda saw a steep drop. Health & Climate: Kenya could see a malaria transmission rise of about 5% as climate change shifts the disease into new, cooler highland areas. Maternal Health: Burundi’s exclusive breastfeeding rates (above 80%) are being highlighted as a model for Africa, with WHO/UNICEF pointing to stronger health systems and workplace support. Development Finance: The African Development Fund approved a $4.23m grant to help 13 countries, including Burundi, integrate natural capital into development planning (2026–2029). Security & Borders: Burundi warns that erosion and human activity along the Rusizi and Ruhwa rivers could gradually shift natural borders with Rwanda and the DRC. Local Life in Gitega: Gitega province reports about ten deaths in ten days, with residents calling for deeper investigations into rising crime. Road Safety: After a long shortage, Burundi’s biometric driver’s licenses are set to resume, with officials warning against favoritism and scams.
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