AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAfrofest 2026 in Moscow: Burundi’s ambassador to Russia shared how the festival celebrated African music, fashion and cuisine, with designers from Burundi among the highlights, framing culture as a bridge beyond stereotypes. BRICS and Africa’s seat at the table: At the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, leaders adopted a declaration backing African industrialization and stronger African presence in global institutions, with Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye attending as African Union chair. Refugees in crisis, moved by bus: In Durban, hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers from DR Congo, Burundi and others were relocated from Che Guevara Road to Gauteng’s Lindela after months of attacks and intimidation tied to anti-immigrant protests. Regional ripple effects of xenophobia: Burundi nationals in Kenya sought help at the embassy as crackdowns on foreign small traders sparked fear and hurried travel documents. Islamic life and youth education: Burundi’s Awqaf ministry received an Islamic delegation for religious initiatives, including a mass marriage event and participation in Qur’an memorisation contests for children and youth.
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