AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGreen Mobility in Africa: UNDP and TAILG signed an MoU in Kenya to launch “Green Ride Africa,” aiming to speed up green, low-carbon transport across Africa through tech innovation, ecosystem building and industry incubation. Digital Education Access: Airtel Africa, with UNICEF, pledged free connectivity for 5,000 schools by 2027, building on earlier school connections and zero-rated learning platforms. Youth Innovation in Nigeria: Wema Bank kicked off Hackaholics 7.0, offering grant prizes and a nationwide tour for young innovators across tracks including financial inclusion, healthcare, digital transformation and sustainability. Investment Pressure in Southern Africa: UNCTAD’s World Investment Report flags tougher FDI conditions for Africa, with Malawi among countries facing a more difficult race for capital. Diplomatic Thaw: Algeria and Mali reopened airspace after more than a year of tension linked to a drone incident. Politics and Elections (Nigeria): Tinubu formally retained Shettima as 2027 running mate as parties rushed to meet INEC nomination deadlines. Media Freedoms: CPJ urged Nigeria to release detained journalists, saying security agencies should focus on criminals, not reporters. Wildlife vs Farmers: New research warns elephant crop-raiding conflicts in southern Africa could worsen as aridity and farming expand.
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