AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSouth Africa’s Elections: With 98% of votes counted, the ANC has fallen to 30.95% in local elections, its weakest showing yet, while the DA has gained ground. The ANC lost its majority in six of eight major metros, and hung councils point to coalition talks. Tanzania’s Opposition: A court acquitted Tundu Lissu of treason but sentenced him to four years for incitement. Amnesty International called for the conviction to be overturned, citing serious fair-trial concerns. Water Security: Coca-Cola is investing US$1.22 million in Namibia’s Swakop River Basin, including dams, boreholes and restoration work to help communities cope with drought. Farming and Technology: The IFC and Senegalese firm Tolbi plan to extend digital agricultural services to two million farmers and cooperatives by 2030, using AI and satellite data to support production, financing and market access. China–Gabon Ties: The two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in mining, security, trade and public health during President Brice Oligui Nguema’s visit to Beijing. Climate Finance: African negotiators are pressing for more adaptation funding at COP31, seeking to strengthen commitments ahead of COP32 in Ethiopia.
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