AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGhana Fintech Boom: Mobile money is reshaping daily life in Accra, with transactions hitting 3.6 trillion cedis (Oct 2025) and active accounts rising to about 24 million by 2025, as cash use falls. DRC Forest Protection: Congo Basin logging moratorium won’t be lifted, the environment minister says, as CSOs and rights groups push for lasting safeguards. Gambia–Ghana Petroleum Pact: The two countries sign a landmark petroleum agreement to strengthen oil sector governance, institutions and regulatory cooperation. Ghana–Burkina Volta Basin Talks: Stakeholders meet under the EPIC Africa project to secure water, energy and food for communities depending on the Volta Basin. Ebola Response: A US humanitarian worker tests positive for Ebola in DR Congo, triggering contact tracing as the outbreak accelerates. Education Fees Shock in Nigeria: Nigeria’s education ministry suspends proposed WAEC/NECO fee increases after public backlash. Culture & Tourism Push: Ministers in The Gambia pitch a tourism model built around peace, arts, culture and youth enterprise. Art From Heritage: Graffiti artists and textile makers are reworking rock art motifs and old sacks into new African creativity.
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