AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Funding Alarm: Africa CDC says DRC trials for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain could collapse without an urgent $18m, warning no licensed vaccine or treatment exists for this strain. Fuel Relief for South Africans: South Africa’s July 1 adjustments cut petrol by about R2 a litre, diesel by over R3, and paraffin by more than R5, after oil-price moves tied to US-Iran ceasefire talks. Banking & Savings Push: Nigeria’s UBA hands out over ₦400m in anniversary bonuses to loyal savers, while PalmPay boosts staff data-protection training and privacy governance. EU Backs Nigeria: European financiers launch a new €20m Nigeria Country Window, pointing to more support for infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, renewables and small businesses. Agriculture Resilience: Zimbabwe’s Mzinyathini Irrigation Scheme will resume production in August after rehabilitation, adding climate-smart irrigation and solar-powered boreholes. World Cup Spotlight: Morocco sets new African benchmarks by reaching the last 16 after beating the Netherlands on penalties, while England prepares for Congo DR after Germany and Netherlands exit early. Corruption Call in Liberia: Human rights lawyer Tiawan Gongloe urges Liberia’s leaders to move from anti-graft rhetoric to real action.
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