AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Trade & Jobs: Zimbabwe’s Acting President Mohadi urged the country to plug into AfCFTA-linked regional value chains, turning investment and resources into industrial output, decent jobs and better livelihoods. Elections & Media Freedom: South Africa’s IEC warned parties under the new Disinformation Code to verify claims, retract falsehoods within 36 hours, and protect journalists from intimidation ahead of local polls. Remittances & Institutions: UN research says Africa’s remittance boom (US$91.1bn in 2023) only boosts domestic revenue when institutions and financial systems are strong. Right to Development: UN officials renewed calls to advance the right to development as inequalities, debt, conflict and climate pressures stall progress. Ghana Water Deal: Ghana is negotiating to buy the Teshie desalination plant for less than a $235m arbitration award to secure water supply for about 1m residents. Power Sector Finance: Nigeria’s AFC is co-advising a $550m Series 2 bond to clear verified power-sector arrears and ease liquidity strain. Airtel Money IPO: Airtel Africa says Airtel Money plans an IPO and London Stock Exchange listing via a secondary share sale. West Africa Water Governance: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS met in Abidjan to track regional water governance and transboundary basin coordination. Security Watch: ECOWAS warned climate change and insecurity are driving displacement and threatening stability across West Africa.
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