AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAfDB Outlook: Africa’s growth is projected to slow to 4.2% in 2026 (from 4.4% in 2025), with East Africa leading at 5.9% while southern Africa lags at 2.1%, as war-linked shocks lift energy and import costs; the AfDB urges faster domestic resource mobilisation and deeper capital-market integration. Africa Day Integration: Congo’s president announced visa-free entry for all Africans from 2027, pushing the AfCFTA agenda and regional mobility. Energy & Industry: Namibia doubles down on green hydrogen to create 30,000 jobs by 2030, while Ghana’s solar push highlights floating and utility-scale projects aimed at cutting long-term power costs. Elections & Trust: South Africa’s IEC is drafting a code of conduct to curb misinformation and protect election integrity. Infrastructure Pressure: South Africans keep reporting potholes, water leaks and electricity faults, showing service delivery gaps persist. Health & Ebola: WHO says it’s “playing catch-up” on Ebola as risks of spread rise. Payments & Jobs: PayPal expands PayPal USD to 70 markets including Africa to speed cross-border transfers; Africa Jobs Fund launches with $100m to back export manufacturing and labour mobility.
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