AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEthnic and Religious Tensions: Authorities presented 13 people, mostly Banyamulenge refugees and including pastors, as alleged spies for Rwanda and armed groups. Relatives and congregants dispute the accusations; a security spokesperson also urged Burundians not to rent homes to Banyamulenge. Travel and Migration: The US has partially suspended visa issuance to Burundians for visitor, student, exchange and immigrant visas. Separately, Human Rights Watch says Burundi has agreed to receive US deportees, raising concerns about the treatment and rights of people sent to countries where they are not citizens. Church: The Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to Bujumbura to preach at the installation of Burundi’s new Anglican primate was described as part of efforts to strengthen ties with African churches. Study Abroad: Canada’s permanent-residence approvals for Burundians rose 50% in the first seven months of 2026, according to the figures cited in a recent report.
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