AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFrance–Africa Summit: Nairobi hosts the two-day France–Africa “Africa Forward” summit (May 11–12) with Macron, Ruto and 30 African leaders pushing “partnership of equals” on innovation, growth and security—while backlash grows after Macron interrupted a panel to demand silence, calling it a “total lack of respect.” Finance & credit: African leaders at the summit pressed for cheaper, accessible credit and global financial reform; Macron pledged about $27bn (€23bn) for energy, AI and agriculture, with Kenya among the biggest beneficiaries. Kenya–US deal: Kenya’s Court of Appeal temporarily lifted blocks on the Kenya–US health cooperation framework, letting implementation continue pending a later ruling. Nigeria politics & economy: Opposition ADC warns of fragmentation ahead of 2027 after Obi and Kwankwaso’s moves; meanwhile ADC alleges N800bn FAAC diversion for politics. Business & tech: Airtel Africa profit more than doubled to $813m as data and mobile money drive results. Sports & culture: Nigeria’s The9jaboy launches a 16-team grassroots football tourney in Lagos; Ghana’s Edem electrifies the African Senior Athletics Championships opening.
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