AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Surge: Africa CDC says confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda have passed 1,130, with officials warning the outbreak could become the continent’s worst if it doesn’t peak soon. Women’s Football: CAF’s Morocco 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations expands to 16 teams, creating a direct route to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. World Cup Breakthrough: South Africa reached the 2026 knockout stage for the first time after beating South Korea 1-0, setting up a Round of 32 clash with Canada; Morocco also advanced. Energy & Power: Africa added 4.2 GW of new hydropower in 2025, but only a small share of potential is tapped, while hydropower growth highlights the need for grid and storage flexibility. Regional Resilience: ECA urges Southern Africa to deepen integration and coordinate policy to better withstand external shocks, including Middle East-driven energy and shipping pressures. Aviation Expansion: United Nigeria Airlines plans new routes to Monrovia, Banjul, Dakar, Abidjan and Conakry, with longer-term international links. Research for Mining: South Africa’s Mintek outlined how it can add value to the PGM sector through mineral chemistry and prediction of mineral behaviour. Youth & Finance: Experts warn young South Africans delaying investing and insurance decisions could cost them long-term as living costs and chronic health burdens rise.
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