AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFIFA Politics: CAF has backed Gianni Infantino, but African votes may not be guaranteed when he faces re-election at the FIFA Congress in Morocco—past CAF endorsements have often failed to deliver bloc voting. Regional Trade & Transport: Kenya and Tanzania are pushing to link their standard gauge railways to landlocked neighbours, with plans aimed at improving access for Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Digital Economy & Health Tech: The EAC and Germany launched the AI4EAC challenge to train 20,000 East Africans, including a dedicated Ebola Response track for detection, preparedness and response. Ebola Shock to Business: DRC’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000 deaths and 4,000+ confirmed cases, raising pressure on regional systems and supply chains. Burundi Finance & Justice: Namibia’s acting prosecutor general secured a property preservation order freezing N$3.5m tied to alleged drug money laundering and tax evasion involving a Burundian national. Water & Social Finance: CRDB Bank Burundi’s annual marathon in Bujumbura raised support for clean, safe water access, blending sport with community investment. Port Performance: Dar es Salaam transit cargo rose 17% in 2025/26, with DRC-bound shipments driving more than half of total transit volumes.
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