AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUN Map Vote: The UN General Assembly backed an African-led push to move from the Mercator projection toward Equal Earth, with 164 countries voting in favour and the US the lone dissenter—expected to influence classrooms, textbooks and digital mapping. Power & Industry: Energy experts warn Africa must urgently invest in efficient, digitalised electricity grids as demand surges and losses stay high. Kenya’s Wealth Plan: Kenya’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Act 2026 lays groundwork for investing natural-resource and strategic assets for future generations. Kenya Migration Strategy: New analysis argues most East Africa-to-Europe migration is legal, shifting debate toward skills and structured mobility. Corporate Climate Push (Nigeria): NGX’s N-Zero baseline assessments aim to help firms move from pledges to emissions measurement and green-capital readiness. Sports Development (Nigeria): Ogun seeks Tunisia-style football systems for grassroots and club structures; AFEDEV unveils an inclusive American football pathway for para-athletes. Aviation Growth: Boeing forecasts Africa will need about 1,165 new aircraft by 2045 as intra-African and Middle East traffic expands.
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