AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEastern DRC Peace: President Félix Tshisekedi urged African Union mediators to turn peace commitments into verifiable action, as fighting and stalled agreements keep pressure on the region. Horn of Africa: Fears of renewed Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict are rising, while reports say Egypt is preparing a troop deployment to Somalia amid wider regional tensions. Ghana’s Food Security: An $18.8 million AfDB grant will support rice farming, processing and storage, with more than 20,000 smallholders expected to benefit as Ghana targets self-sufficiency by 2028. African Finance: The African Union-backed credit rating agency has launched, seeking to give the continent an independent voice in assessments that affect borrowing costs. Football Politics: CAF is reconsidering its plan to move AFCON to a four-year cycle, with president Patrice Motsepe saying a return to biennial tournaments is under review. Guinea-Bissau Elections: ECOWAS called for inclusive talks on a new election timetable after authorities said December’s vote could not proceed as planned. Digital Finance: Airtel Money began trading on the London Stock Exchange, putting a spotlight on investor demand for African fintech.
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