AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoDigital Identity & Birth Registration: Burundi is cited as a hopeful example in efforts to digitize birth registration and link it to national ID systems, aiming for more trustworthy service delivery for children and families. Human Rights & Peacebuilding: Dr. Jim Chimezie Okolo has been confirmed as West African regional director for Inter-Governmental Affairs at IHRPS, pledging stronger human rights, justice, peace and governance across the region. Maternal Health & Culture of Care: Burundi’s exclusive breastfeeding success (over 80%) is being highlighted as a model for WHO/UNICEF, shifting focus toward health systems, workplace protections and public investment. Youth Power & Governance: Bujumbura hosted reflections on 20 years of the African Youth Charter, with young leaders pushing for real participation in laws, budgets and everyday decision-making. Faith & Community Healing: Catholic trauma-healing programs in Burundi are being integrated into church formation to help communities rebuild after decades of conflict. Ebola Alarm in the Region: Africa CDC warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is accelerating, with deaths surpassing 2,000 and response efforts struggling to keep up.
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