AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Leadership: Ghana’s communications minister has been confirmed as chair of the AU’s communications and ICT committee, calling for faster implementation of continental digital policies. Ethiopia plans to establish an AI university in Addis Ababa to build local expertise. Health and Manufacturing: The African Medicines Agency is urging regulators to coordinate more closely to speed access to safe medicines. Ghana’s new pharmaceutical policy aims to double the share of medicines made locally, from 30% to 60%. Clean Energy: The Gambia signed a $169 million deal for a 148.4MW solar plant with battery storage, a project expected to double the country’s installed power capacity. Business Growth: Kenya’s Kenafric Group launched a $10 million fund for African consumer businesses ready to expand, with investments ranging from $100,000 to $2 million. Urban Jobs: A World Bank report projects 748 million additional urban residents in sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, urging investment in transport, housing and infrastructure to turn city growth into jobs.
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