AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTechnology: Microsoft plans to close its Nairobi development centre, putting nearly 400 jobs at risk and dealing a blow to Kenya’s ambitions as a regional tech hub. Energy: Zambia and its neighbours are warned that new power plants will fall short without investment in transmission lines, distribution networks and regional connections. Health: Tanzania says postpartum bleeding causes up to 40% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, urging governments to improve access to medicines, equipment and skilled care. Economic Outlook: African economies are forecast to grow 4.5% this year, but the IMF and African finance officials warn that debt costs, weaker aid and global shocks threaten development spending. Sport: Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to bring Formula One back to Africa, with races expected in the early 2030s once a new circuit is built. Football: CAF has raised annual funding for each of its 54 member associations by a third, to $700,000, to support the game’s development.
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