AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMpulungu Port Upgrade: Burundi’s region is getting a logistics boost as Zambia plans to upgrade Mpulungu Port to meet regional standards, aiming to lift cargo handling from 200,000 to about 800,000 metric tonnes a year, with passenger capacity rising by 2030; a potential greenfield rail link connecting the TAZARA line to Mpulungu is also being formalised after a recent MoU. China-Africa Trade: China’s zero-tariff policy for 53 African partners is already reshaping coffee flows, with Shanghai Customs streamlining clearance under a “green channel” and cutting at least 8% tariffs previously faced by African green beans. Ebola Alert: The Ebola situation in the DRC is worsening fast, with WHO warning the outbreak “warrants serious concern” as suspected cases near 600 and fears grow of spread into urban areas and across borders. Lake Victoria Pressure: The EAC released its first Lake Victoria Basin report, flagging pollution and planning gaps and urging urgent action to stop further decline. Burundi Health Push: Burundi is set to receive nearly 300 free cataract surgeries from Chinese ophthalmologists in a 21-day campaign.
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