AGP Executive Report

Lake Tanganyika Fisheries: Tanzania estimates fish stocks in its portion of the lake fell 58% from 2022 to 2025, with officials citing illegal fishing and climate change. The decline threatens communities around the shared lake, including in Burundi. Tanzania is backing aquaculture, commercial fishing and conservation, while officials call for coordinated regional action.

Lake Tanganyika Fisheries: Fish stocks in Tanzania’s portion of the lake fell about 58% from 2022 to 2025, government estimates show. Officials cite illegal fishing and climate change, and are backing aquaculture, conservation and research to ease pressure on wild stocks. They say coordinated action by neighbouring countries and other stakeholders is essential.

Climate Action: Young people are pushing for stronger climate policies and finance, while climate shocks threaten education and deepen inequalities, especially for girls. Regional Hazards: A magnitude-5.0 earthquake shook Tanzania’s Kagera Region; no casualties were reported, and geologists are investigating as authorities warn further tremors cannot be ruled out. Energy Development: East Africa’s proposed refineries could add far more processing capacity than current regional fuel demand. Analysts say delivery, land disputes and environmental safeguards will shape whether projects such as Lamu, Hoima and Tanga proceed.

Climate and Livelihoods: A CARE report covering Burundi and six other countries says climate shocks and aid cuts are deepening hardship for women; more than half of those surveyed face drought, and many are using savings to afford food. Regional Hazards: A magnitude-5.0 earthquake shook Tanzania’s Kagera region, near Burundi, with no casualties reported; investigations continue and officials say further tremors cannot be ruled out. Energy and Environment: Scrutiny is growing over the proposed Lamu refinery, with questions about public costs and environmental safeguards as East Africa weighs major new refining capacity.

Climate and Livelihoods: A CARE report covering Burundi and six other countries finds climate shocks and rising prices are squeezing women’s incomes and food security. Across those surveyed, more than half face drought, while aid cuts are worsening pressure on local services and economies. Youth Climate Action: Young people are taking on roles as researchers, entrepreneurs and advocates, pushing for stronger climate policy and legal accountability as heatwaves, floods and crop failures intensify. Regional Energy: Kenya’s proposed $16 billion refinery is facing calls for public scrutiny of its terms. Analysts warn financing, land disputes and environmental safeguards could affect whether the project is delivered. Natural Hazards: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake shook Tanzania’s Kagera Region, with no casualties reported so far. Authorities are investigating; geologists say further tremors cannot be ruled out.

Climate and Livelihoods: A CARE report covering women in Burundi and six other countries links climate shocks and rising prices to worsening hunger and poverty. More than half of those surveyed said they faced drought, while three in four said overlapping crises made it harder to earn money. Aid cuts are also straining local economies and services. Youth Climate Action: Young people, especially in the Global South, are taking on climate research, community projects and legal advocacy as heatwaves, floods and crop failures threaten livelihoods and girls’ education.

Regional Hazards: A magnitude-5.0 earthquake shook Tanzania’s Kagera region, prompting an investigation; authorities reported no casualties and said further tremors could not be ruled out. Climate and Livelihoods: A CARE report drawing on women’s groups in Burundi and six other countries finds that drought, rising prices and conflict are deepening hunger and financial strain. Three in four women surveyed said the crises were making it harder to earn money.

Climate and Food Security: A CARE report based on women surveyed in Burundi and six other countries finds that climate shocks, rising prices and conflict are deepening hardship. Across the survey, three in four women said crises made it harder to earn money, two in three cited food shortages as their biggest concern, and more than half were facing drought. The findings underline the pressure on women’s livelihoods and resilience in Burundi.

Climate and Livelihoods: A CARE report based on women surveyed in Burundi and six other countries says drought, rising prices and conflict are deepening hunger and financial strain. More than half of those surveyed faced drought, while many were using savings or borrowing to cover basic needs. Regional Hazards: Authorities in Tanzania’s Kagera region are investigating a magnitude-5.0 earthquake and say further tremors cannot be ruled out. No casualties were reported; the quake’s proximity makes preparedness relevant for the wider region. Water Cooperation: At an African Union meeting chaired by Burundi’s Évariste Ndayishimiye, leaders highlighted sustainable water access and called for cooperation over shared rivers and resources.

Regional Seismic Watch: A magnitude-5.0 earthquake shook Tanzania’s Kagera Region, near Burundi, with no casualties reported. Geological investigations are underway, and authorities say further tremors cannot be ruled out. Climate and Food Security: A CARE report drawing on women in Burundi and six other countries finds climate shocks, rising prices and conflict are worsening hunger and poverty; more than half of those surveyed faced drought, while aid cuts strained local support. Water Cooperation: At an African Union meeting in Egypt, leaders called for sustainable water management and safe sanitation, and urged cooperation over shared rivers. Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye attended as AU chair.

Climate and Livelihoods: A CARE report drawing on women surveyed in Burundi and six other countries finds climate shocks, rising prices and conflict are deepening hardship. More than half of those surveyed face drought, while aid cuts are weakening local economies and support. Water Security: At an African Union meeting chaired by Burundi’s Évariste Ndayishimiye, leaders urged cooperation over shared rivers and advanced the AU’s 2026 focus on sustainable water supplies and safe sanitation. Regional Conservation: Rwanda’s grey crowned crane population has rebounded to 1,438 after a decade of work to protect wetlands, curb illegal trade and involve local communities.

Climate and livelihoods: A CARE report covering women in Burundi and six other countries finds climate shocks, rising prices and conflict are worsening hunger and weakening women’s ability to earn. More than half of those surveyed said they were facing drought, while aid cuts added pressure on local services and economies. Water Security: At the African Union’s mid-year meeting in Egypt, Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye joined leaders discussing sustainable water and sanitation; Egypt’s president urged cooperation over shared rivers and resources. Mining Governance: A commentary on Burundi’s suspended mining operations notes that disputes with two companies are now before arbitration tribunals, keeping questions over the country’s management of mineral resources in focus.

Water and Sanitation: At the African Union’s mid-year meeting in Egypt, leaders discussed the 2026 priority of sustainable water access and safe sanitation. Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye attended as AU chair, while leaders urged cooperation over shared rivers and resources. Climate and Food Security: A CARE report covering Burundi and six other countries found that climate shocks and rising prices are leaving women poorer and less resilient. More than half of those surveyed said they were facing drought, while many were using savings or borrowing to cover basic needs.

Climate and Livelihoods: A CARE report surveying women in Burundi and six other countries finds climate shocks, rising prices and conflict are worsening hunger and financial strain. Across the study, more than half of respondents faced drought, while many used savings or borrowed to afford basic needs. Mining Governance: An opinion on Burundi’s suspended mining operations says disputes with Ntega Holding Burundi and Tanganyika Gold are before arbitration tribunals; it notes no public merits ruling has established whether the companies’ claims are justified. Water Security: At an African Union meeting in Egypt, chaired by Burundi’s Évariste Ndayishimiye, leaders focused on sustainable water availability and safe sanitation, and urged cooperation over shared rivers and resources.

Water and Sanitation: At an African Union meeting attended by Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye, leaders focused on sustainable water supplies and safe sanitation—priorities that need to translate into practical improvements for communities. Climate and Women: A CARE report surveying women in Burundi and six other countries found that climate shocks, rising prices and conflict are worsening hunger and weakening livelihoods; more than half of respondents overall said they faced drought. Clean Energy: A recent commentary cited 2019 figures showing more than 97% of people in Burundi, the Central African Republic and South Sudan cooked with smoky fuels, underscoring the health and energy-access stakes of expanding cleaner options.

Climate and livelihoods: Burundi was among seven countries in a CARE survey finding that climate shocks, rising prices and conflict are deepening hardship for women. Across the countries surveyed, more than half of women faced drought, while three in four said overlapping crises made it harder to earn money. Clean Energy: A separate report highlighted Burundi’s reliance on smoky fuels: in 2019, more than 97% of people in Burundi, the Central African Republic and South Sudan cooked with wood, charcoal, dung or crop waste. Household smoke is a major health risk in Burundi, and women and girls spend hours gathering fuel.