AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfrica Forward Summit: France and Kenya kick off a two-day France–Africa summit in Nairobi, with Macron and Ruto hosting 30+ African leaders to push “partnership of equals” on innovation, growth, energy transition, peace and finance—while critics question why it’s happening in Anglophone East Africa and whether it’s a bid to rebuild influence after setbacks in the Sahel. Diplomacy in the spotlight: Macron drew fresh backlash by interrupting a youth session, calling the noise “a total lack of respect,” as he tries to reset France’s image. South Africa politics: President Cyril Ramaphosa refuses to resign over the Phala Phala cash scandal, saying he’ll challenge the impeachment process in court. Healthcare shift in SA: An editorial highlights how pharmacy chains like Clicks and Dis-Chem are quietly expanding into primary care to ease pressure on public hospitals. Xenophobia crackdown: Ramaphosa condemns anti-immigrant violence as opportunists exploit grievances, even as migration strains services. Business and tech: Airtel Africa reports 183.5m customers and strong mobile-money growth, while a new Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Rwanda signals the next push for who funds Africa’s development.
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