AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTransport & Trade: Tanzania’s MV Liemba is set to return to service after a Sh34 billion overhaul, with technical trials underway and commercial operations planned for September 1—an important boost for lake transport links that also serve Burundi and the wider region. Security & Public Safety (Bujumbura): Burundi National Police report three bodies found on Mwezi Gisabo Boulevard and say more than 800 arrests have been made since early August as operations intensify in high-risk areas. Digital Economy & Skills: The EAC and Germany launched AI4EAC, aiming to train 20,000 East Africans, with a dedicated Ebola Response track for AI models supporting detection and preparedness. Health Systems & Workforce: A World Bank-backed regional Training of Trainers program in Dar es Salaam is strengthening frontline capacity across Eastern and Southern Africa, including Burundi, by integrating non-communicable disease surveillance into field epidemiology training. Energy & Industry (Regional): Burundi’s installed power capacity is reported to have risen sharply after commissioning the Mulembwe hydro plant, adding momentum to the country’s clean energy push. ICT & Business Recognition: Viettel was named the world’s most awarded organization at the 2026 International Business Awards, highlighting continued telecom investment and innovation.
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