AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSouth Africa’s Vote: Local polls ended after about 12 million people voted, with failing services and the ANC’s declining support at the centre of the contest. Trade: Washington plans to end South Africa’s AGOA benefits from January 2027, raising concern over jobs and exports. Regional Energy: Namibia launched Dangote’s $2.5 billion fuel-storage and pipeline project, designed to supply the region; Tanzania is targeting 15,000 megawatts of power capacity by 2031. Transport: Mozambique aims to attract more than $5.5 billion for its Beira and Nacala corridors, seeking to grow as a regional logistics hub. Youth Jobs: West African governments adopted a declaration urging investment in skills, entrepreneurship and sectors that can create work for young people. Wildlife Health: Anthrax has killed 30 hippos at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting concern about risks to people and wildlife. Economic Independence: Former Afreximbank chief Benedict Oramah urged African countries to mobilise domestic resources and build stronger regional financial institutions rather than rely on IMF bailouts.
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