AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAUSSOM Funding Crunch: Defence chiefs from Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Burundi, Djibouti, Egypt and Somalia met in Kampala to plan how to keep the AU mission in Somalia running as the UN Support Office in Somalia cuts support by 25% and the US signals it may not back renewal if UNSOS logistics remain attached. Burundi Diplomacy: Burundi’s Évariste Ndayishimiye backed Angola’s bid for FAO leadership, reinforcing ties ahead of the FAO vote. Agribusiness & Livestock Health: Burundi launched a cattle vaccination drive in Burunga to contain foot-and-mouth disease after months of losses, targeting about 100,000 cows out of nearly 166,000 at risk. Climate Risk for Industry: The AfDB warned a “super” El Niño could cost Africa $10bn–$20bn, cut GDP by 1%–2% in hard-hit countries, and disrupt food and water—raising pressure on budgets and supply chains. Trade & Logistics Skills: WCO and EU-backed training is building freight forwarders’ capacity on rules of origin to help firms use preferential tariffs more effectively. Mining/Metals Update: Lifezone Metals reported H1 2026 results, including progress on its Musongati exclusivity in Burundi and PGM recycling milestones.
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