AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Africa–Zimbabwe Diplomacy: President Cyril Ramaphosa closed the fourth session of the Bi-National Commission, urging faster implementation of agreements to deepen trade, investment and inclusive growth. Governance & Accountability: A new analysis argues bad governance often persists not only through leaders’ actions, but because citizens adapt to it—quietly reshaping how they seek services and opportunities. Public Health Preparedness: South Africa’s Border Management Authority completed an Ebola simulation at Beitbridge, testing detection, isolation and response while keeping border operations running. Food & Water Safety: In Burundi’s Bugendana, butchers at the Bitare slaughterhouse say they’ve lacked safe drinking water for over a year and warn hygiene risks without toilets. Aquaculture Skills: A Norwegian-funded Samaki Poa project is training aquaculture entrepreneurs across Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, with hubs also distributing quality fingerlings. Education Assessment: Nigeria’s NECO registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, was elected vice-president of AEAA, and Nigeria secured the 2027 AEAA conference in Abuja. Regional Energy/Industry: Kenya’s adviser says Dangote has offered East African countries a combined 30% stake in the Lamu refinery, with Kenya earmarked for 10%. Sports Spotlight: Zambia’s Barbra Banda made the CAF Women’s AFCON Team of the Tournament despite the Copper Queens’ early exit.
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