AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Watch: Africa CDC says the DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak has reached 1,077 suspected cases and 246 probable deaths, with 11 more countries now at high risk. Global Health Funding: A separate report links the crisis to global health gaps after US aid cuts and the dismantling of USAID, leaving responders short of support. Energy Access & Industry: South Africa’s NERSA approved electricity pricing relief for major smelters, while AfDB and Italy launched a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville for 1 million households. Investment for Frontier Markets: AfDB and WEF argue private capital is the only real fix for Africa’s fragile frontier economies, pushing a shift from aid to investment. Climate Finance Push: African leaders at an Addis summit urged “climate investment” over “climate aid,” calling for fairer financing for adaptation and renewables. Regional Development: Kenya’s Ruto began a three-day northern projects tour, commissioning a hybrid power plant for thousands of households. Youth & Startups: Liberia’s PYAC urged young Africans to move beyond remittances into sustainable investments.
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