AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoWorld Bank & Jobs: The World Bank approved Nigeria’s 2026-2032 Country Partnership Framework and a $1.25bn policy package aimed at private sector-led growth, job creation, and reforms, including plans to expand electricity, broadband, health and support for farmers. Transport Connectivity: The EIB backed Morocco with €365m for road and rail resilience, including €300m for highways and €65m for rail upgrades with climate-resilience support. Public Health Shock: UN warnings say the DRC Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6bn and push nearly a million more people into poverty, while Africa CDC also flags Marburg risks in Uganda. Water & Energy Reality Check: A World Bank report says 2.1bn people still lack safe drinking water, and global gas flaring wastes huge value—highlighting missed opportunities for power and jobs. Digital Skills & Inclusion: ILO and Microsoft launched a digital skills programme for refugee and host youth in Kenya, training 1,700 learners with certifications. MSME Digitisation: MTN Ghana partnered with the Ghana Enterprises Agency to launch an MSME Digital Gateway and boost digital empowerment. Security & Peace: A Catholic priest known for peace initiatives in the Central African Republic was shot and killed, underscoring fragile local security. Economy & Trade: Burkina Faso broke diplomatic ties with France, while Nigeria and EU financiers signaled deeper investment cooperation. Agriculture Pressure: Cocoa price crashes are squeezing West African smallholders, with delayed payments and lost schooling costs.
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