AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoShipping Costs Spike: Maersk has set new peak-season surcharges on Asia-Pacific to East Africa routes from 1 June 2026, with charges to Kenya reaching up to US$1,500 per container and Tanzania’s US$500–US$900, reflecting tighter capacity around the Mombasa corridor. Health Emergency Watch: An Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is escalating alarm: DRC reports 513 suspected cases and 131 suspected deaths, while Uganda has logged two confirmed cases in Kampala after travel from the DRC—prompting WHO concern and cross-border scrutiny. EAC Environment Alarm: The EAC released its first Lake Victoria Basin report, warning of worsening pollution and ecological decline, with urgent action urged to stop further damage. Burundi Household Pressure: In Bujumbura, bean prices jumped sharply in a week, pushing some varieties to 6,000–6,500 BIF/kg, adding to the strain from the long-running fuel crisis.
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