AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoEbola Response Mobilisation: Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye urged the world to follow science over fear as Africa CDC warned the Bundibugyo outbreak in DRC and Uganda could become the worst ever; leaders backed a $518m joint plan, with South Africa raising its pledge to US$13.5m and the EU adding Ksh74.1bn for medical, humanitarian and vaccine research support. Regional Integration & Governance: The East African Community started citizen consultations in Rwanda to draft a Constitution for the proposed EAC Political Federation, the next step after the Customs Union, Common Market and Monetary Union. Energy & Investment: Burundi inaugurated the Mulembwe Hydropower Plant, adding 17MW to the national grid after nearly 12 years, supported by partners including the World Bank, AfDB and EU. Macroeconomy Signals: A new report flags several East African currencies—including Burundi’s—among Africa’s weakest, reflecting import dependence and economic fragility. Electricity Access Push: World Bank and AfDB said Mission 300 has connected 50m+ people to power across 40 countries, aiming for 300m by 2030.
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