AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBRICS & Payments: Iran’s central bank governor says Tehran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, alongside talks on linking payment systems and digital currencies to speed cross-border transfers. Migration & Borders: South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation has rejected 6,126 suspicious applications as it cracks down on fraud, while experts warn SADC migration can’t be managed by South Africa alone. Education Funding: NSFAS missing-middle loans are stuck: only 3,102 of 53,575 applicants were deemed eligible in 2026, with officials admitting delays from eligibility to actual disbursement. Trade & Jobs: The US Senate extends AGOA duty-free access for eligible exports to Dec 31, 2028, a boost for Kenya’s apparel sector. Women’s Football: Ghana and South Africa win play-offs to keep 2027 Women’s World Cup hopes alive. Energy & Food Security: Libya’s oil windfall tops $15.2bn in six months, but IMF warns it could deepen Libya’s crisis; elsewhere, fertilizer shocks tied to shipping disruptions threaten African food prices. Sports & Culture: Wizkid headlines Lagos’ Detty December Fest opening night; Malawi’s Scorchers coach Fazili’s contract decision awaits after WAFCON.
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