AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHIV Funding Shock: A new report says US disruptions to PEPFAR have forced HIV clinics to close, cut staff and services across dozens of countries, undermining prevention and treatment just as Africa carries the heaviest burden. Health Sovereignty Push: UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima calls for “radical change” after aid cuts, urging African governments to re-prioritise domestic health spending; leaders also gather in Accra for an AU summit on ending AIDS and TB and strengthening universal health coverage. Sudan Mediation: IGAD convenes special envoys to harmonise regional and international mediation efforts, aiming for better coordination to end the war and its humanitarian fallout. West Africa Payments: BCEAO plans a six-month PAPSS pilot with 80+ WAEMU banks to speed cross-border payments and reduce dependence on outside infrastructure. Digital Security Skills: Check Point launches Ghana’s first SecureAcademy with the Kingrich Foundation to train youth in prevention-first cyber security. Africa-Asia Ties: Nigeria seeks an MoU with Malaysia’s Bernama to deepen news exchange and visibility in Africa’s most populous country. Business & Finance: Stablecoins are gaining traction as firms battle currency volatility and FX shortages, while Ethiopia hosts a major connected banking summit to push digital financial systems.
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