AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Watch: A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain is spreading across the DRC and Uganda, prompting WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern as experts warn official figures may be undercounted and that there are no approved vaccines or medicines for this strain. Politics & Governance: Ghana’s Minister Nomakhosazana Meth welcomed South Africa’s Constitutional Court dismissal of part of a legal challenge to employment equity regulations, clearing the way for implementation of 5-year sector targets. Regional Stability: Somalia is warned to be at a “critical crossroads” as a constitutional crisis and political paralysis threaten state legitimacy and security across the Horn of Africa. Elections: Ethiopia has entered the mandatory electoral silence period ahead of its June 1 general election, with the election board saying logistics are complete. Trade & Integration: ECOWAS is pushing ahead with operationalising its Business Council to deepen private-sector participation and intra-West Africa trade. AI & Skills: Ghana is urging urgent AI policy action and is set to host a major digital education and AI summit in Accra, as governments try to turn AI into real economic infrastructure. Economy Outlook: The World Economic Forum warns global growth is set to weaken further amid Middle East conflict and energy shocks, with inflation risks rising.
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