AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoLogistics & Trade Facilitation: Kenya Revenue Authority opened its Regional Electronic Cargo Monitoring System (RECTS) to private vendors, aiming to cut delays on the Northern Corridor by easing electronic seal shortages as transit cargo keeps rising. Energy & Business Continuity in Burundi: Reports from Bujumbura say prolonged power cuts are disrupting offices, shops and services, with fuel shortages weakening the usual generator backup. Regional Policy Pressure on Burundians: Burundi-linked refugees in Kakuma say Kenya’s tightening stance on foreigners could threaten small businesses and informal jobs, raising fears of harassment and tensions. India–Burundi–AU Industrial Push: On BRICS sidelines in New Delhi, Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye met PM Modi to reaffirm India–AU partnership and discuss early IAFS-IV, with cooperation flagged across economic ties, agricultural modernisation, healthcare and capacity building. Services & Investment Deals: China’s CIFTIS in Beijing closed with over 1,200 outcomes and major services-sector deals, reinforcing momentum for cross-border partnerships. Public Health Watch: WHO estimates measles cases are up 8% globally versus pre-pandemic levels, with most new cases expected in Africa and Asia.
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