AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoAirport Modernization: China-aided works are pushing ahead on the rehabilitation and expansion of Burundi’s Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura, with night-time asphalt concrete paving underway to ease a long-standing runway bottleneck. Regional Energy & Power: The long-delayed Ruzizi III hydropower project is again stuck as political disagreements in the Great Lakes region stall key implementation decisions, despite technical and financial readiness. Trade & Logistics Costs: UNCTAD warns that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have left more than 1,200 cargo vessels stranded, with knock-on effects for inflation, food security, industrial production and public finances. Digital Finance & Capital Markets: KCB Burundi says it is positioning for Burundi’s new stock exchange and reforms, targeting growth in agriculture, digital banking and small business lending despite inflation and FX pressure. Security & Cross-Border Risks: The US move to stop UN logistical support for the Somalia mission against Al-Shabaab adds uncertainty for regional counter-terror operations. Tech for Growth: Google Play launches a Sh129m Indie Games Fund for Africa, offering equity-free support to small studios—an angle on how digital services can help new local businesses scale.
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