AGP Executive Report

Football: Burundi rose two places to 140th in FIFA’s latest rankings. Algeria’s Mo Belloumi also scored against Burundi in a 2-2 AFCON qualifying draw before netting a free-kick against Niger. Music: Vermont band A2VT, whose members include artists who fled conflict in Burundi, Somalia and Tanzania, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” a song inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance.

Football: Burundi sits on one point in its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group after drawing 2-2 with Algeria. The national team also climbed two places to 140th in the latest FIFA rankings. Burundian-Rooted Music: Vermont band A2VT, whose members fled conflict in Burundi, Somalia and Tanzania, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” a new single inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance. The band’s video was filmed around downtown Burlington.

AFCON Qualifying: Burundi have one point in Group I after drawing 2-2 with Algeria, who lead the group on four points. Algeria’s next qualifiers against Togo are set for November 14 and 17. Burundian Music Abroad: Vermont band A2VT, whose members fled conflict in Burundi, Somalia and Tanzania, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” a new song inspired by a friend’s unrequited online romance. Football Rankings: Burundi climbed two places to 140th in FIFA’s latest world rankings.

Books & Culture: Sharjah International Book Fair 2026 will bring together 2,673 publishers and exhibitors, alongside 106 writers, artists and intellectuals from 25 countries and 1,500 cultural events. Oman is this year’s Guest of Honour. Burundian Music: Vermont-based band A2VT, whose members include musicians from Burundi, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” a new single inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance. Football: Burundi climbed two places to 140th in the latest FIFA rankings. The country is also chasing a place at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, with Uganda due to host the return leg on October 18.

Music: Vermont band A2VT, whose members fled conflict in Burundi, Somalia and Tanzania, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” a new single inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance. Football: Burundi climbed two places to 140th in the latest FIFA rankings. In beach soccer, the national team is set to host Uganda on October 18 in the return leg of their AFCON qualifier.

Burundian Diaspora Music: Vermont-based band A2VT, whose members fled conflict in Burundi, Somalia and Tanzania, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” a new single inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance. Football: Burundi climbed two places to 140th in FIFA’s latest rankings. The team also earned a 2-2 draw with Algeria in AFCON qualifying after falling two goals behind early.

Beach Soccer: Uganda’s Sand Cranes prepared to face Burundi in their AFCON qualifier, with the return leg scheduled for October 18. Football: Burundi climbed two places to 140th in FIFA’s latest rankings. The national team also earned a 2-2 draw with Algeria in Bujumbura, leaving it on one point in its 2027 AFCON qualifying group. Music: Vermont-based A2VT, whose members include artists from Burundi, released “Before The Night Is Over,” a new single inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance.

Burundian Music Abroad: Vermont band A2VT, whose members include Burundian-born musicians, released “Before The Night Is Over,” a danceable new single inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance. Football: Burundi climbed two places to 140th in FIFA’s latest rankings. The national side is also set for a two-leg beach soccer AFCON qualifier against Uganda, with the return match scheduled for October 18.

Football: Burundi climbed two places to 140th in FIFA’s latest rankings after a 2-2 draw with Algeria in AFCON qualifying. Beach Soccer: Uganda’s Sand Cranes stepped up training ahead of a two-leg AFCON qualifying tie with Burundi, with the first match scheduled for October 10 and the return on October 18. Burundian Diaspora Music: Vermont band A2VT, whose members fled conflict in Burundi and other countries, released “Before The Night Is Over,” a new song inspired by a friend’s unreturned online romance.

Beach Soccer: Uganda’s Sand Cranes head to Burundi for the first leg of their AFCON qualifier on October 10, with the return match set for October 18. Football: Burundi climbed two places to 140th in FIFA’s latest rankings and sit bottom of their CAN 2027 qualifying group after a 2-2 draw with Algeria. Burundian Music Diaspora: Vermont band A2VT, whose members include musicians who fled Burundi, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” a new single inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance.

Burundian Roots, New Music: Vermont-based band A2VT, whose members fled conflict in Burundi, Somalia and Tanzania, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” a single inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance. The track’s video is now online. Football: Burundi sits bottom of its Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group with one point after a 2–2 draw with Algeria, which faces Togo in November. Beach Soccer: Uganda’s Sand Cranes are preparing to meet Burundi in a two-legged AFCON qualifier, with the first leg scheduled for October 10 and the return on October 18.

Burundian Roots in Vermont Music: A2VT, a Vermont hip-hop and dance band whose members fled conflict in Burundi, Somalia and Tanzania, has released “Before The Night Is Over,” inspired by a friend’s one-sided online romance. AFCON Qualifiers: Algeria drew 2-2 with Burundi in Bujumbura and leads Group I with four points; Burundi has one. Algeria hosts Togo on November 14 before travelling to Lomé three days later. The top two teams qualify for AFCON 2027. Beach Soccer: Uganda’s Sand Cranes are preparing to face Burundi in a two-leg AFCON qualifier, with the first match set for October 10 and the return leg in Uganda on October 18.

Beach Soccer: Uganda’s Sand Cranes travel to Burundi on October 10 for the first leg of their AFCON qualifier, with the return match in Uganda on October 18. AFCON Qualifying: Burundi’s senior football team sits on one point in Group I after drawing 2-2 with Algeria in Bujumbura; Algeria next faces Togo on November 14 and 17. Music Business: ONErpm Kenya Country Manager Bilha Ngaruiya says the company facilitates about $100,000 in monthly royalty payouts to Kenyan artists, highlighting a growing East African music revenue stream.

Beach Soccer: Uganda’s Sand Cranes travel to face Burundi on October 10, with the return leg set for October 18. Uganda has stepped up training ahead of the two-match AFCON qualifying tie. Football: Burundi sit bottom of their 2027 AFCON qualifying group with one point after drawing 2–2 with Algeria. Algeria’s next qualifiers against Togo are scheduled for November 14 and 17. Music Business: Kenya-based ONErpm says it pays local artists about Sh13 million in royalties each month, highlighting the growing role of digital music distribution in East Africa. Cycling: Burundi riders are among 169 cyclists from 12 countries expected at Tanzania’s Vodacom Coastal Classic, a 109-kilometre race from Dar es Salaam to Bagamoyo.

Music Business: ONErpm’s Kenya operation now distributes about $100,000 in royalties to local artists each month, its country manager says, highlighting the growing scale of digital music payouts in East Africa. Beach Soccer: Uganda is preparing for a two-leg AFCON qualifier against Burundi, with the first match set for October 10 and the return on October 18. CAN 2027: Algeria will face Togo on November 14 and 17 after drawing 2–2 with Burundi; Algeria leads Group I, while Burundi has one point. Media: Bujumbura journalist Alexis Ndayisenga says police beat him after stopping him on his way home from work; he reports ongoing neck pain.

AFCON Qualifiers: Burundi has one point in Group I after a 2–2 draw with Algeria. Algeria, now top of the group, will face Togo on November 14 and 17. Beach Soccer: Uganda’s Sand Cranes are preparing for a two-leg AFCON qualifier against Burundi, with matches set for October 10 and 18. Media: Isanganiro journalist Alexis Ndayisenga says police assaulted and beat him in Bujumbura after he finished presenting the evening news; he reports ongoing neck pain.