AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCredit & Cashflow Watch: South Africa’s credit outlook improves and bond inflows lift the rand, but analysts warn the gains can reverse fast as global capital stays highly mobile. Sovereign Finance & Tax Base: Moody’s says nearly 88% of Sub-Saharan workers are in the informal economy, draining tax revenue and weighing on growth and creditworthiness. Climate Delivery Pressure: Africa’s negotiators at Bonn are pushing for a shift from climate promises to delivery, with climate finance treated as a binding commitment for adaptation and loss-and-damage. Ebola Response Scale-Up: WHO reports Ebola cases surging in Central Africa, while a $518m Africa-wide plan targets faster prevention, detection and response. Food Security Stress: Nigeria faces severe food insecurity risks, as Thailand donates rice via WFP to support conflict-hit communities. Trade & Investment Moves: Macron unveils a €23bn France-Africa investment push, while Afreximbank courts Jamaica with a $5bn financing pitch to deepen Africa-Caribbean links. Water Safety Alert: A new global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major health risk, with African countries dominating the lowest ranks.
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