AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHIV Funding Shock: UNAIDS warns the HIV response is “like a shock wave” as funding falls, leaving prevention and community support services collapsing; in Uganda PrEP uptake dropped 31% (Dec 2024–Sep 2025) and in Burundi it fell 64%, while even condoms are down in Nigeria. DRC Security Drift: In eastern DRC, M23 has reportedly withdrawn/repositioned forces from the Ruzizi Plain, but fighting and political pressure remain unresolved. Somalia Political Tension: Somalia’s government and opposition are in talks ahead of a May 15 term change, with failure raising the risk of clashes. Refugee Rules Tightened: South Africa’s Constitutional Court bars repeat asylum applications after final rejection, ending a case brought by Burundian nationals. Lake Victoria Oxygen Crisis: East Africa’s fisheries face a worsening oxygen crisis—nearly 40% of the lakebed lacks enough oxygen—threatening jobs across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Burundi Food Pressure: In Bujumbura, bean prices surged sharply in a week, pushing staples toward unaffordability. Regional Trade & Industry: Tanzania is upgrading MV Liemba for July 2026 service, while EAC states keep pushing for deeper regional connectivity and cooperation.
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