AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Alarm: A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain is spreading across DRC and Uganda, prompting WHO to declare a public health emergency; experts warn official figures may be undercounting and that earlier testing for other strains delayed detection. Digital Education & AI Policy: Ghana is gearing up for eLearning Africa 2026 in Accra and pushes urgent AI policy action, while a separate debate over Ghana’s NITA Bill raises fears that licensing could slow innovation. Energy for Recovery: South Africa’s energy crisis is driving calls for distributed renewable power and faster reforms to cut costs and stabilize supply. Regional Trade Finance: Stakeholders back stronger Africa-centred trade settlement systems to reduce FX and settlement barriers, as the continent’s trade finance gap remains a major drag. Jobs & Skills Push: Zimbabwe will host Africa Skills Week to tackle youth unemployment and TVET gaps, alongside new women’s leadership initiatives. Politics & Governance: In Lagos, AAC candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour urges APC to stop violence and intimidation ahead of elections.
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