AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFundraising & Health: Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Tanzania says it has raised over Sh2.2bn—above a Sh1.5bn target—to support kidney and bone marrow transplants for underprivileged patients, with organisers aiming to mobilise Sh7bn to clear a growing backlog. Digital Economy & Trade: The EAC says online shopping and cross-border e-commerce could become safer and more trusted as it completes knowledge-sharing work to close legal and regulatory gaps affecting digital transactions. AI Policy for Business: COMESA has started consultations across 21 member states to build a harmonised regional AI strategy, regulatory framework and digital inclusion action plan, backed by the World Bank’s IDEA programme. Regional Infrastructure & Logistics: Kenya reassures traders and investors that election season will not disrupt cargo movement along the Northern Corridor, with security measures planned to protect free flow. Cross-Border Friction: Drivers at the Kobero border post between Burundi and Tanzania complain of excessive checks and alleged pay-to-avoid-delays practices, raising costs and discouraging travel. EAC Humanitarian Risk: UN agencies warn Eastern Africa faces major needs in 2026, with food insecurity and disease risks—including Ebola spillover concerns—continuing to strain fragile economies.
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