AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater & Climate Tech: WaveSave is showcasing SlamDam, a portable flood barrier developed in the Netherlands and now used across multiple countries, offering a low-cost, temporary way to protect farmland and critical facilities during freshwater floods. Regional Investment Diplomacy: Tanzania is pushing new trade and investment links with Qatar, Oman, Vietnam, Russia and Burundi, culminating in an investment forum in London on 8 October. Continental Integration & Production: At the AU’s 8th mid-year coordination meeting in Egypt, Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye argued that AfCFTA needs stronger local production, value addition, technology transfer and better transport and digital infrastructure. Health & Medicines Safety: Uganda’s National Drug Authority warned of an illegal energy drink containing undeclared sildenafil, urging consumers to avoid the product after lab testing. Energy & Industry Jobs: Construction momentum is building for the $16bn Dangote East African Refinery in Lamu, with plans for major engineering work and about 60,000 jobs, plus technology partnerships. Trade Logistics: Dar es Salaam transit cargo rose 17% in 2025/26, driven by higher flows to DRC, Zambia and Rwanda—highlighting how corridor reliability affects regional business.
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