AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Power Reliability: South Africa says 397 public schools suffered prolonged or complete electricity outages from April 2024 to March 2026, with Eastern Cape accounting for 324 cases—blaming everything from damaged infrastructure and transformer failures to vandalism and billing disputes. Youth Talent & Skills: Equity Group Foundation has sent 121 East African scholars (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC) to 63 universities across 16 countries on fully funded scholarships worth about $23.42m. Energy & Infrastructure: Uganda’s EACOP pipeline is at 91% completion, edging toward first oil expected by year-end. Digital Capacity Building: UNESCO-backed work in Ethiopia is assessing digital skills gaps in TVET teachers and trainees to strengthen digital teaching and workforce readiness. Solar Self-Reliance: Several African economies are pushing domestic solar manufacturing, even as analysts say China will likely keep dominating cells and key components. Politics & Elections: Nigeria’s Atiku alleges a suspicious transfer into his private account and urges Tinubu to name insiders tied to the PFIPC scandal. Migration Pressure: Hundreds of migrants remain stranded on Ceuta’s Playa del Trampolin, many unsure how to start asylum procedures.
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