AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSouth Africa’s Election: Final municipal results are due as the ANC faces a sharp setback, winning about 31% of the vote against the DA’s 25%. More than 100 councils are hung, setting up coalition talks in major cities. Historic Football Win: Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Japan 2–1 to become the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Kenya’s Shakahola Case: A court sentenced self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie to 200 years for murder in a tragedy that killed 191 people, including 190 children. Energy Investment: Afreximbank and APPO have formally established the Africa Energy Bank to help address the continent’s estimated $200 billion energy investment needs. Regional Trade: Preferred bidders have been selected for the Zambia–Angola rail project, which aims to link mineral-rich inland areas to the Port of Lobito. Skills and Startups: More than 600 young people from 18 countries will compete at Africa’s first Skills Olympics in Algeria from November 16; Algiers will also host the African Startup Conference in December.
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