AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo reports Ebola deaths have passed 1,500 as cases keep spreading, with health officials warning response efforts are being slowed by insecurity and community mistrust. US-Africa aviation race: The US is pushing for American firms to take part in Ethiopia’s $12.5bn Bishoftu airport project, aiming to boost US commercial influence as China’s footprint grows. West Asia spillover risk: Reports say Yemen’s Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory with Iran-aligned militia coordination, while the wider conflict continues to threaten shipping and regional stability. Migration pressure on Europe’s edge: Thousands of migrants have surged into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming reception capacity and prompting calls for Madrid to step in. Nigeria trade shock: A 12.5% US tariff on Nigerian exports is flagged as a threat to non-oil exports and forex earnings, especially for leather and manufactured goods. Digital governance push (Nigeria): Nigeria soft-launches a Government Service Portal for single sign-on access to public services, supported by KOICA. Urban flooding (Kenya): A report blames Nairobi’s recurring floods on weak planning, wetland loss and drainage failures, not just rainfall. Energy Week AI training (Africa): Microsoft will run an AI and data masterclass for African energy firms at African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town.
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