AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy and Investment: Aliko Dangote plans to raise his Africa investment target to $70 billion and develop up to 10,000 megawatts of power, arguing reliable electricity is vital for jobs and industry. Cultural Tourism: Ghana plans to restore forts, castles, museums and heritage sites, linking them to local businesses and improved visitor services. Red Sea Security: French and Danish defence attachés say Ethiopia should join regional security mechanisms, citing its role in the Horn and its interest in Red Sea access. Climate Finance: African leaders at COP31 are pressing for grants, not debt, to fund climate action; the continent’s call for a dedicated discussion on adaptation finance was left off the official agenda. Health Systems: SADC health leaders are urging countries to build domestic financing, production and procurement capacity as aid and supply chains come under pressure. Food Security: AfDB and ECOWAS have unveiled a $650 million regional rice programme in Abuja. Central African Republic: The UN Security Council extended MINUSCA’s mandate to November 2027, with priorities including security-force deployment and support for state institutions.
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