AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Surge, Funding Rush: Africa’s health chiefs and agencies are stepping up as the DR Congo–Uganda Ebola outbreak worsens, with nearly $500m pledged and officials warning the crisis is already bigger than earlier waves and that licensed vaccines and treatments are still lagging. Rail Restart in Namibia: TransNamib is moving to relaunch a N$1.7bn tender after an independent technical review, following a prior cancellation over “single sourcing.” ANCWL Accountability: South Africa’s ANC has ordered disgraced Sisisi Tolashe to resign as MP and ANC Women’s League head after integrity findings—an overdue shake-up after her alleged misuse of state perks. Libya’s AU Role: A Tripoli dialogue on Africa’s Agenda 2063 spotlights Libya’s push to deepen engagement across AU institutions. Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy: Ghana’s “half-day economy” debate is back as the 24-hour push aims to unlock jobs and exports. Kenya Startup Tax: Kenya proposes a 15% capital gains tax on foreign investors’ startup exits, targeting offshore transfer structures.
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