AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoCritical Minerals: The World Bank plans to quintuple its critical-minerals business over five years, aiming to help resource-rich countries build local industries, create jobs and retain more value. Malawi, Mauritania and Zambia are among the first countries with plans underway. Regional Cooperation: ECOWAS and the Sahel Alliance agreed to form joint working groups after their first formal talks, opening a channel to rebuild cooperation and protect ties across West Africa. Jobs: The World Bank warns that 1.2 billion young people will enter the global job market in the next 10 to 15 years, but only about 400 million jobs are projected. Food Security: Madagascar’s hybrid rice programme has reached 90,000 hectares, with average yields of 7.5 tonnes per hectare—two to three times those of traditional varieties. Economic Outlook: The IMF projects 4.5% growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 and 2027, though inflation and debt pressures remain risks.
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