AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoScience & Tech in Burundi: Burundi and Tanzania kicked off a new Joint Permanent Commission meeting in Bujumbura (Sept 29–30) to review cooperation and expand ties across trade, transport, agriculture, energy, minerals, health, education, and science & technology. Regional Infrastructure: Dar es Salaam’s transit cargo jumped 17% to 14.61m tonnes in 2025/26, led by DRC (+30%), Zambia, and Rwanda—good news for East Africa’s logistics and for Burundi-linked supply routes. Health & Workforce: WHO removed Uganda from its severe health-worker shortage list, sparking debate over health system capacity and the risks of exporting nurses and midwives. Public Safety Tech: Uganda’s NDA warned against an illegal energy drink found to contain undeclared sildenafil, after lab testing. Energy & Industry: The $16bn Dangote East African refinery in Lamu advanced with major contracts and a push for local engineering jobs—relevant to the region’s industrial technology ambitions. Digital Trust: East Africa’s e-commerce is shifting to mobile and messaging, but consumer trust is now the key bottleneck.
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