AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRTNB Media Independence: Burundi’s public broadcaster RTNB is facing fresh backlash after journalists say it has shifted from public service to serving the ruling CNDD-FDD, with tighter controls on reporting and overseas assignments. Kenya–Burundi Trader Crackdown: Burundians in Nairobi are still reeling from President William Ruto’s crackdown on foreign small businesses; Kenya now says the move is regulatory, not a blanket ban, and gives foreigners a 90-day grace period to regularise documents and permits—though rights groups warn of discrimination and harassment. Diplomatic Fallout at AU: The African Union Commission dismissed a senior Burundian diplomat who publicly questioned why Burundians were being singled out in Kenya, sparking debate over how the AU handles internal dissent. Regional Security & Humanitarian Shock: In eastern DR Congo’s Bukavu, a fire killed at least 24 people and reached two schools, underlining the fragile safety situation across the Great Lakes. BRICS Diplomacy in Delhi: Burundi’s foreign minister has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS summit, as leaders including Putin and Xi prepare for talks on global governance, trade, food and energy security.
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