AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndustrial Push: Nigeria’s President Tinubu told Afreximbank to mobilise Africa’s resources for real industrialisation, warning against endless “theoretical” development. Flood Governance: A Lagos flood-focused op-ed argues prevention matters, while Ghana’s World Bank-backed urban resilience push targets flood protection and resilient housing in Antananarivo and Toamasina. SME Capital: Kuramo Capital unveiled a $500m platform to plug Africa’s SME financing gap, backed mainly by pension funds and development finance. Youth & Skills: South Africa’s Dina Pule leads a Rustenburg youth summit on skills and jobs, and Airtel Africa Foundation trains 200 young women in Nigeria for tech careers. Public Services Accountability: Cape Town’s public protector report backs Khayelitsha/Langa complaints over sewage, refuse and basic service failures. Energy & Industry: NNPC says it cut costs by $3.4bn; Dangote starts Kenya refinery groundwork; and Kenya launches a KSh1.081tn agri-food investment plan. Trade & Investment: UNCTAD reports Africa drew about $70bn FDI in 2025, with gains uneven across sectors and countries. Unity & Culture: Ghana’s Great Acquah releases “Borderless Africa” to promote pan-African unity amid xenophobia fears.
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