AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOffshore Oil Deal: South Africa’s government signed a landmark offshore exploration agreement with Eni for Block A1, a major upstream push that comes as environmental groups challenge seismic survey approvals in court. Digital Sovereignty: Ghana’s deputy communications minister urged Africa to stop being passive tech users and to shape data, infrastructure and AI rules locally at eLearning Africa in Accra. Credit Boost for Fintech: Nigeria’s Payaza Africa won upgraded “A” credit ratings from multiple agencies, strengthening confidence in its payments platform. Regional Security Talks: Egypt and Eritrea pledged deeper ties and coordination on Sudan and Horn of Africa/Red Sea security. Ebola Response: Africa CDC and WHO launched a $518m plan to curb Ebola spread as cases rise in Central Africa. Energy vs Environment: South Africa’s energy needs face fresh legal scrutiny over West Coast 3D seismic surveys. Youth Impact: Drive to Inspire-Africa convened Kenyan mentors and mentees to expand youth community programmes. Somalia Resilience: Somalia launched an $11.8m drought resilience initiative with AfDB, WFP and UNOPS. Business & Markets: The JSE marked 20 years since self-listing, highlighting its role as Africa’s largest exchange.
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