AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHorn of Africa: Ethiopia’s army chief accused Eritrea of backing a Tigrayan offensive with Egyptian support, claims that could not be independently verified. Reports of drone and artillery exchanges have heightened fears of wider conflict. Climate Finance: African leaders at COP31 urged faster funding for clean cooking; about two-thirds of the continent’s pledged US$2.2 billion remains undelivered. Industrial Growth: Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni hailed the proposed Dangote refinery in Kenya as a step towards processing Africa’s resources at home, while regional leaders called for more value addition and stronger trade links. Mozambique: The UAE’s development fund signed its first cooperation agreement with the country, worth about US$500 million, as the two sides concluded trade pact talks. Digital Africa: New reports call for stronger African control of data and health research, while Namibia advances digital IDs and West African partners renew plans for cross-border payments in local currencies. Diplomatic Tensions: Nigeria and South Africa traded accusations over a livestream disruption during envoy Femi Fani-Kayode’s credentials ceremony. AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1, but Ademola Lookman’s knee injury rules him out of the return leg.
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