AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSenegal: At least 39 people died when a boat bound for Spain’s Canary Islands capsized off the coast; only one survivor has been reported. Jobs: South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.7% in the third quarter. Employment grew by 101,000, but 97,000 more people joined the ranks of the unemployed, bringing the total to 8.6 million. Climate: African negotiators at COP31 are pressing for more funding to help countries adapt to climate impacts, including drought and extreme weather. Politics: Cameroon has set February 7 for legislative and local elections, while Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison for incitement. Youth: Senegal is hosting Africa’s first Olympic event, the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, alongside a campaign rallying young people to help end malaria. Trade and investment: QatarEnergy agreed to take a 25% stake in an offshore Namibian exploration block, while China’s zero-tariff access for African exports offers new opportunities—if producers can meet demand.
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