AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAfrican Finance: The African Union has launched its own credit-rating agency to challenge assessments it says inflate borrowing costs; the UN estimates inaccurate ratings cost African countries $74.5 billion a year. The AU cautions that cheaper borrowing will take time, and the new agency must earn investors’ trust. Growth Outlook: The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Africa to 4.3%. Football: All 54 African football associations have backed Gianni Infantino for another FIFA term after he pledged further investment, following $1 billion in funding for the continent over the past decade. Infrastructure: Cameroon approved a $407 million loan to upgrade the Douala–Bangui corridor, while Senegal signed a deal to establish a digital-equipment assembly complex in Diamniadio. Climate: African negotiators want COP31 to deliver climate finance and practical support for adaptation, rather than repeat past promises. Wildlife: WWF says monitored wildlife populations in Africa have fallen by 80% since 1970, underscoring the scale of the conservation challenge.
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