AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEAC Trade Push: Uganda and Kenya are pressing South Sudan and Tanzania to remove roadblocks, levies and other non-tariff barriers that keep cargo trucks stuck inside the bloc, with the goal of clearing documented restrictions by end-June 2026. Burundi Refugee Policy: Burundi and UNHCR have kicked off a voluntary return push for Congolese refugees, stressing “no forced returns” while warning of shortages at sites like Busuma. Regional Procurement Watch: The East African Procurement Forum opened in Juba, aiming to tighten transparency and beneficial-ownership disclosure in public buying across EAC states, including Burundi. DRC Security Spillover: Eastern DRC remains volatile as reports link drone strikes to civilian deaths near Mushaki market in North Kivu, underscoring how conflict shocks can quickly hit livelihoods and cross-border movement. Press Freedom: RSF’s 2026 World Press Freedom Index flags a broad decline—100 of 180 countries saw worse conditions for journalism.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.