AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChina-Africa Trade: China will open its market to eligible coffee beans from all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, starting July 20, with unified phytosanitary rules aimed at speeding exports; Burundi is among countries already cleared. EAC Digital Integration: The East African Community is pushing a harmonised mobile roaming framework in Dar es Salaam to cut cross-border communication costs and support the Single Digital Market, with Burundi included. Finance & Markets: Tanzania’s CRDB Bank shareholders back CEO Dr Abdulmajid Nsekela to continue beyond his 10-year term, citing a sharp share-price jump and record dividends. Health Financing: EIB Global’s €10m technical assistance programme for primary healthcare investment-readiness brings in Burundi, Ethiopia, Angola and Zambia. Ebola Shock to Trade: In eastern DR Congo, border closures linked to Ebola are disrupting daily commerce around Goma, while WHO warns violence and insecurity are obstructing containment. Regional Risk Watch: WHO says neighbouring countries must act immediately as the Bundibugyo-strain outbreak spreads faster than response capacity. Energy & Infrastructure: Tanzania’s TRC rolls out Hi-Rail inspection units to improve safety monitoring on the SGR.
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