AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBRICS@20 Summit Watch: India’s BRICS chairmanship heads into September’s summit as the bloc shifts from BRICS@15 priorities to a larger, more consequential group of 11 members, with focus now shaped by geopolitics, tech and development needs. UAE Industrial Push: ROX has started UAE production of AI-designed vehicles in Abu Dhabi’s Kezad, targeting 300,000 units a year by 2030 and positioning the plant for global supply. Energy Affordability in South Africa: Electricity minister Ramokgopa says no targeted study has measured how tariff hikes hit low-income households, while a revised pricing policy is under review. Kenya Traders Crackdown Backlash: African CSOs warn Kenya’s moves against foreign informal traders could spark discrimination and xenophobia across the EAC. Malawi Forex Relief: AfDB approves $20.5m direct budget support for Malawi to buy fuel and fertiliser amid a foreign exchange squeeze. Digital Inclusion Nigeria: NCC pledges accessible tech and digital skills for persons with disabilities to ensure inclusion in Nigeria’s digital economy. Tech Sovereignty Ethiopia: PM Abiy urges African leaders and youth to embrace technological sovereignty as AU Day is marked. Morocco Energy-Defense Signals: Synhelion’s $1bn synthetic fuel plant deal advances in Morocco, while reports say HIMARS for Morocco are on the US logistics schedule for 2027.
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