AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMali Drone Shift: Russia’s Africa Corps has reportedly deployed upgraded Garpiya-A1, a Shahed-type loitering munition, in central Mali for the first time—after wreckage was found near Sévaré following clashes. Trade Policy Push: China’s zero-tariff exports for 53 African countries is already showing up in shipments, with Kenya’s avocados reaching China tariff-free from May 1. Energy Security Drive: South Africa’s Mantashe says fuel supply is secure but admits the country still depends too much on imported refined products, while the green hydrogen-ammonia project in Coega moves toward a major electrolyser deal. Ebola Alarm: Africa CDC and partners are warning against travel bans as Ebola cases rise in Central/East Africa, even as some countries tighten entry rules. Tech for Growth: AISCA Foundation launches in Kigali to tackle Africa’s AI compute and skills gap. Football Focus: AFCON 2027 qualifiers are set after the Cairo draw, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda hosting the finals.
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