AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedia Investment: Ugandan musician Joseph Mayanja, known as Chameleone, says he chose Burundi for a radio venture after finding frequencies cheaper and easier to secure than in Uganda. Climate and Trade: The EAC’s El Niño response plan flags Burundi’s highlands as a risk area and calls for stronger protection of transport links, agriculture and livelihoods through February 2027. Telecoms and Energy: Econet Wireless Burundi is launching a $2.5 million solar project, the first phase of a $6.5 million plan to shift its network to renewable power, cut diesel use and reduce emissions. Market Access: Burundi is among 19 African countries reported to be losing preferential access to the US market under AGOA in 2027, a potential setback for exporters. Investment and Jobs: An AU-EU plan to boost trade and investment was co-chaired by Burundi’s ambassador to Ethiopia; meanwhile, a women’s entrepreneurship fair in Bujumbura focused on improving access to finance and training.
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