AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWomen’s Leadership & Health: Dr. Rasha Kelej (Merck Foundation) named among “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026,” spotlighting women’s empowerment, girls’ education and better healthcare access. Credit Ratings Scrutiny: A new debate questions whether major Western agencies’ flawed Africa ratings are driven by data or bias, warning of higher borrowing costs when downgrades hit. Kenya Foreign Policy Overhaul: Kenya unveils reforms to make its foreign service more agile, accountable and focused on economic diplomacy and digital transformation. Ghana Mining Accountability: The African Extractives Media Fellowship graduates its first cohort and launches a second, training journalists to push responsible mining reporting. Trade & Infrastructure: Kenya’s Port of Mombasa Ksh8.3bn project reaches 50% completion to ease cargo bottlenecks and improve corridor safety. Governance & Public Opinion: Afrobarometer begins Round 11 surveys, aiming to cover up to 40 countries and track democratic resilience. Energy & Diplomacy: Russia’s Lavrov meets Ethiopia and AU leaders to deepen cooperation ahead of the next Russia–Africa summit. Sports Development: Namibia launches the CAF B coaching license to upgrade regional coaching capacity.
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