AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Response Clash: The US says it’s setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, but Kenyan leaders and critics accuse Washington of “dumping” cases on the country, as the outbreak spreads in DR Congo and Uganda and more airports screen travellers. Aid Cuts and Malaria: Zimbabwe reports a deadly malaria surge after US funding cuts disrupted key malaria control programmes. Trade and Investment Links: PIDG plans to launch a fund in India in the second half of 2026 for healthcare and agriculture, while Saint Kitts and Nevis officially launched the ACTIF 2026 forum website to boost Africa–Caribbean trade and investment. Africa–China Market Access: China will grant full quarantine access for coffee beans from 53 African countries starting July 20, 2026, streamlining entry rules. Governance and Rights: Kenya’s High Court ruling challenges blanket criminalisation of consensual close-in-age adolescent sex, drawing a line between exploitation and peer relationships. Local Economy and Skills: Lagos says it has empowered 1,000 creatives through Skill Up Lagos to grow the creative economy. Energy and Industry: Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery received about one million barrels of Bonga crude to stabilise operations and cut reliance on imported fuel.
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