AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Systems & Ebola: WHO pledges support for Africa’s health-system strengthening as Congo’s Ebola outbreak hits 1,000+ deaths, with conflict and weak access slowing response. Brain Health Push: Nigeria plans a Brain Health Desk and a National Brain Health Agenda amid a neurosurgeon shortage and limited diagnostic tools. Evidence-Based Governance: Ethiopia’s minister urges data-driven policymaking at the Africa Evidence Summit, citing recent census and survey upgrades. Digital Governance: Nigeria and the ITU call for a common African position on global digital governance ahead of Doha. Trade & Industry: Ghana and the Netherlands sign a pact to boost non-traditional exports; Nigeria targets industrial growth and competitiveness; Dangote secures $2.5bn to expand refining and eye a Kenya hub. Energy & Shipping Risks: Red Sea disruptions lift maritime insurance and tankers divert as regional tensions widen. Climate & Food Security: AfDB’s fund approves a $9.3m grant for solar water systems, flood management, and climate-smart farming in Ethiopia and South Sudan. Business & Connectivity: Etihad and Air Peace sign an interline deal opening 20 destinations across Nigeria and West/Central Africa. SME Skills: Ghana trains Biofortified maize SMEs to access credit and scale agribusiness. AI & Data Science: DUT hosts Africa’s first DataScientia International Symposium to advance AI and sovereign data science.
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