AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoEthiopia’s Political Reset: Abiy Ahmed was sworn in for a second term as Ethiopia inaugurated a new five-year parliamentary chapter, electing speakers and setting up committee leadership across both chambers. AU-Regional Security: SADC hailed a landmark AU-regional MoU on using the African Standby Force, aiming for faster, better-coordinated responses to Africa’s security challenges. Horn of Africa Signals: Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia announced a new regional alliance in Alamein, a move that could reshape power dynamics amid Ethiopia-related tensions. Digital Regulation Push: ICT regulators gathered in Nairobi to strengthen oversight of AI, cyber risks, competition and online safety as Africa’s digital economy races ahead. Trade Finance for SMEs: AfDB and Family Bank signed a Sh1.297b trade finance deal to expand foreign-currency access for Kenyan businesses and support intra-African trade. Payments Modernisation (UEMOA): BCEAO mandated interoperable instant transfers across UEMOA from November via its PI-SPI platform, expanding instant payment access. Space Ambition (Ghana): Ghana began steps to upgrade GSSTI into a full Ghana Space Agency after Cabinet approval. Infrastructure for AfCFTA: Zambia’s Lobito Corridor drive gathered momentum as leaders pushed joint ventures and rail-road connectivity to unlock jobs and regional trade.
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