AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup Shockwave: Africa just set a new football record, with nine nations—Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde, Egypt, DR Congo and Algeria—reaching the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, after DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and Algeria advanced on a dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria; FIFA and CAF are celebrating the breakthrough as Tunisia became the only African team to miss out. Xenophobia Crackdown: In South Africa, MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas condemned xenophobia ahead of June 30 anti-illegal-immigration marches, saying blaming foreigners distracts from deeper governance failures, while new data shows 406 verified xenophobia incidents from 2022-2025. Tourism Push, Infrastructure Gap: Africa’s tourism boom is real—2025 saw 81 million visitors and $228bn in receipts—but coverage flags that connectivity and infrastructure still lag behind demand. Agriculture Support: Nigeria’s Kano gets a maize boost as AATF sensitises farmers on climate-smart TELA hybrid seed to raise yields and cut losses. Governance in Focus: Kenya’s press councils urge governments to de-escalate hostilities with media, warning intimidation is driving self-censorship.
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