AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia-Africa Trade Push at BRICS: PM Narendra Modi met Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye (also AU chair) in New Delhi, reaffirming India–AU partnership and reviewing India–Burundi cooperation across economic ties, agricultural modernisation, healthcare and capacity-building, while also discussing early convening of IAFS-IV. Global Diplomacy for Business: Modi’s BRICS sidelines also included talks with South Africa’s Ramaphosa, Egypt’s El-Sisi and others, with trade, investment and defence cooperation repeatedly flagged. Services Trade Signal from China: China’s CIFTIS in Beijing wrapped up with nearly 100 conferences and 100+ matchmaking events, reporting 1,200+ outcomes and strong visitor growth—another boost for regional deal-making. Burundi Business Strain: Bujumbura’s power cuts are disrupting shops and offices, worsened by the ongoing fuel shortage. Market Pressure in Bubanza: Traders ordered to demolish kiosks at a modern market face losses, raising concerns about fire safety and market planning. Refugee Livelihood Worries: In Kakuma, Burundian refugees fear Kenya’s tightening rules on foreigners will hit small businesses and trigger tensions.
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