AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth & Rights: Africa’s registrar generals urged countries to integrate birth registration into maternity and child health services, training health workers to complete declarations before families leave facilities. Food Security: The AfDB warns a “super” El Niño could cut African GDP by $10bn–$20bn and trigger mass migration, as drought, floods and storms threaten food and water. Trade & Jobs: Nigeria’s manufacturers face competitiveness pressure under AfCFTA as power, borrowing and logistics costs soar, with factories spending heavily on self-generated electricity. Governance & Accountability: Nigeria’s Atiku attacks Tinubu’s borrowing and electricity policy direction, while South Africa’s anti-corruption body moves for resignation amid high-level scrutiny. Digital & Integrity: South Africa consumers are cautioned against treating AI as financial advice, and a separate report highlights how AI-generated posters can be used for scams and propaganda. Sports & Youth: Ghana won mixed doubles gold at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Accra; Algeria opened WAFCON with a 2-0 win over Senegal; and Nigeria’s Super Falcons reported a hotel cash theft ahead of their campaign.
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