AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSyria Rebuilding: Switzerland opened a cooperation office in Damascus, signaling growing diplomatic engagement as the country continues reconstruction after Assad’s fall. Trade & Logistics: DP World says European supply chains are shifting toward “friend-shoring” and faster multimodal corridors as congestion and climate disruptions bite. Agritech Finance: FCMB is deepening agritech with AI advisory in Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo to widen farmers’ access to support amid persistent credit gaps. Elections & Democracy: Nigeria’s ADC warns 2027 polls must not become “do-or-die” contests, citing violence and electoral abuse concerns. Regional Business Pressure: Zimbabwean firms want tangible COMESA summit outcomes beyond hosting, pushing for market access and partnerships. Energy & Industry: Atiku says he would reinstate Nigeria’s fuel subsidy if elected, while Dangote’s Lamu refinery ambitions are framed as a potential East Africa game-changer. Health & Women: Liberia charges former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor in a drug probe; Nigeria’s fibroid screening drive targets 1,000 women and 50 surgeries. Culture & Soft Power: Angélique Kidjo becomes the first African artist to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
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