AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoRegional Economy: IMF figures put Burundi’s GDP at $7.61 billion, the smallest in the EAC, far below Kenya’s $151.15 billion and Tanzania’s $96.18 billion. Trade Routes: Hapag-Lloyd plans to strengthen its East African network through Mombasa, a gateway for cargo bound for Burundi. Separately, Egypt and Tanzania are proposing a multipurpose terminal at Dar es Salaam Port, which serves Burundi and five other landlocked countries. Business Travel: A report says 54% of Burundi’s Schengen visa applications were rejected in 2024, part of a wider problem that costs African businesses an estimated €15 million a year in fees for trips that do not happen.
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