AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Tech: Microsoft will lead an AI and data masterclass for African energy firms at African Energy Week in Cape Town, focusing on cloud analytics, smarter grids and operational resilience. Power Transition: A new push argues Africa’s energy transition is being held back by weak transmission, financing gaps and policy trade-offs, not just new generation. West Africa Fuel Policy: Nigeria’s regulator is pushing for a transparent regional fuel price benchmark, aiming to replace pricing references set outside Africa as refining capacity grows. Regional Growth Outlook: The AfDB expects West Africa to grow 4.7% in 2026, while warning conflict risks could lift energy and fertilizer costs. Monetary Policy (Mozambique): Mozambique kept its key lending rate unchanged at 9.25% as inflation pressures persist. US-Africa Relations: The US wants a stake for American firms in Ethiopia’s $12.5bn Bishoftu airport hub. Migration & Xenophobia: South Africa calls for an Africa-wide migration conference after deadly anti-migrant violence. South Africa Governance: Cabinet approved extending driving licence validity to 10 years for light vehicles. Sports: Rangers sign South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya on a four-year deal; Nigeria’s U18 volleyball team wins Africa title. Health & Aid: The US State Department admitted a map blunder at AIDS 2026 after every African country was mislabeled.
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