AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSenegal Politics: Senegal’s National Assembly elected ousted PM Ousmane Sonko as speaker, a fresh blow to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the country grapples with a debt crisis. Ebola Watch: The U.S. expanded Ebola screening at major airports as cases worsen in central Africa, while funding pledges for the response nearly halved, and Africa CDC warned the outbreak could spread further. South Africa Xenophobia: Nigerian groups say 105 Nigerians have been killed in South Africa over seven years, challenging claims migrants aren’t being targeted, as anti-immigrant pressure grows ahead of June 30. Rates & Cost of Living: South Africa’s central bank raised its repo rate to 7% for the first time in three years, citing inflation risks from Middle East shocks and El Niño. Development Finance: AfDB and the World Economic Forum launched new investment frameworks in Brazzaville to tackle Africa’s $400bn annual financing gap and support Mission 300 electricity access. Trade & Connectivity: Air Peace launched scheduled flights linking West Africa and the Caribbean, aiming to unlock tourism and trade ties. Energy & Minerals: AfDB flagged widening trade finance gaps for African SMEs, while Tanzania’s critical minerals push and helium exploration plans keep the spotlight on new resource frontiers.
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