AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoEAC–Germany Digital Push: The EAC and Germany launched the second AI4EAC Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge, aiming to train 20,000 East Africans and fund AI solutions, including a dedicated Ebola Response track. Youth, Peace & Governance: Burundi hosted the AU Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security and Women, Peace and Security, spotlighting water management and the push to turn youth and women’s roles into real influence. Burundi Banking & Social Impact: CRDB Bank Burundi’s annual marathon in Bujumbura raised support for clean, safe water, with the First Lady backing the sport-for-development model. Regional Trade Security: Kenyan truckers suspended DRC-bound routes after killings on the Beni-Kisangani corridor, threatening cargo flows through the Northern Corridor. Port Performance: Dar es Salaam transit cargo rose 17% in 2025/26, with DRC shipments up 30% and Burundi-bound volumes slightly down. Digital Identity Basics: A new push argues birth registration should be treated as foundational digital public infrastructure, using Rwanda and Thailand as examples. Conflict Watch: Burundi’s FNL rebels resurfaced with calls for armed struggle against President Ndayishimiye, citing new circulated videos and statements.
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