AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAfDB Outlook: Africa’s growth is forecast to slow to 4.2% in 2026 (from 4.4% in 2025) amid war-driven energy and supply shocks, with a rebound expected in 2027; the bank urges faster domestic resource mobilisation and deeper capital-market reforms. Energy & Climate Finance: UNCTAD says the renewable transition needs over $1 trillion a year by 2030, while Ghana pushes solar to cut costs and import dependence, including new floating and utility-scale projects. Regional Integration: ECOWAS targets trade barriers to make AfCFTA deliver real market access, and Congo announced visa-free entry for all Africans from 2027. Ebola & Public Health: Reports say the US plans to monitor Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya instead of returning them home, as Africa braces for cross-border disease risks. Digital Payments & Jobs: PayPal expands PayPal USD access to 70 markets including Africa, and Nigeria’s Paga bets on payments infrastructure; a new Africa Jobs Fund aims to mobilise $100m for export manufacturing and labour mobility. Politics & Rights: Nigeria’s ADC condemns the arrest of an Ekiti House of Assembly aspirant over rape allegations, calling due process violations. Africa Day: Leaders and communities marked Africa Day with integration and development themes, including Congo’s visa move and events in Waterford.
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