AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMorocco’s Aviation Boom: Morocco’s airports handled 22.28 million passengers in the first seven months of 2026, up 8.77% year-on-year, with European visitors still driving demand. Ebola Watch (DRC): Africa CDC says it’s too early to declare the DRC Ebola outbreak under control; transmission is still active in 51 health zones even as cases decline. Nigeria Fintech Shake-up Rumour: OPay denied viral claims it will shut down in Nigeria, saying services remain fully operational. Uganda Oil Branding: Uganda named its crude export blend “Pearl Sweet,” citing low sulfur to make refining easier and cheaper. Kenya–China Industrial Push: Kenya is looking to China for tools and know-how to upgrade manufacturing and boost value-added exports. Energy Investment Signal (Nigeria): IEA’s Fatih Birol says Nigeria could double energy investment within five years after joining the agency’s associate membership. Public Sector Reform: ACBF warns Africa’s public finance reforms stall due to leadership gaps, not lack of ideas. Elections Tech Prep (Nigeria): INEC plans a mock presidential election ahead of 2027 to test accreditation and results systems amid rising AI-driven disinformation risks. Regional Trade Logistics (Oman–Kuwait): Oman’s Duqm Port highlighted its role in linking Asia, Africa and Europe for transport and supply chains.
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