AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEid Al-Adha in Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims in Mina returned to traditional attire, with African communities sharing culture through local greetings and group photos. Energy Finance: Anzana Electric secured a US$20m senior debt facility from BII to speed up small hydropower projects across East, Central and Southern Africa, starting with Zambia. Ghana–Ethiopia Investment Push: Ghana courts Ethiopian firms at an Addis Ababa expo, pitching Ghana as an AfCFTA and ECOWAS gateway with a clear entry pathway via GIPC. Ghana Development for Zongos: President Mahama outlined plans for roads, STEM schools, and economic empowerment for Zongo communities ahead of new infrastructure rollouts. Ghana–Jamaica Cooperation: The two countries renewed ties through health, trade, tourism, culture and reparatory justice talks after a 21-year gap. Digital Finance Oversight (Ghana): Bank of Ghana urges regulators to focus on managing risks from fintech and AI, not the technology itself. Ebola Watch (Liberia/DRC): Liberia stepped up surveillance and border monitoring amid regional Ebola spread concerns, while DRC reported new cases in South Kivu. Politics in Nigeria (ADC): Atiku Abubakar accepted the ADC presidential ticket after winning the primary, calling for unity to “save Nigeria,” as party leaders defended the process despite reported setbacks.
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