AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoEbola Emergency: Congo’s outbreak has killed 5,026 people among 10,351 reported infections, with cases also recorded elsewhere in Africa and experts warning of wider spread. Health Access: The WHO says nearly three in four African adults with diabetes remain undiagnosed; cases could rise from 24.6 million in 2024 to 59.5 million by 2050. Nigeria has ratified the African Medicines Agency treaty, becoming its 34th member state and strengthening the push for coordinated medicines regulation. Sporting Milestone: Senegal has opened Africa’s first Olympic event, welcoming about 2,700 young athletes to the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. Urban Growth: The World Bank projects 748 million more urban residents in sub-Saharan Africa by 2050 and urges investment in transport, housing and city planning to turn that growth into jobs. Business and Trade: Nigeria’s central bank has approved JPMorgan’s proposed merchant bank in principle, marking an expansion of the US lender’s presence in the country. At the Russia-Africa summit, African leaders pressed for investment in industry, energy and technology, and for partnerships to deliver tangible benefits.
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