AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBRICS & Digital Finance: Iran’s central bank governor says Tehran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, as BRICS finance chiefs discuss linking payment systems and digital currencies to speed cross-border transfers. West Africa Climate Push: ECOWAS moves to set up a regional carbon market platform to help close a $294bn climate-finance gap. Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium: Three more African states back a precautionary pause, bringing support to six as environmental and governance gaps remain. Energy & Clean Cooking: Tanzania bets on domestic natural gas to expand clean cooking and cut reliance on charcoal and firewood. Trade & Growth: South Africa’s economy shows modest July recovery, but confidence stays fragile. Digital Commerce Boost: IFC invests $25m in Jumia to expand e-commerce infrastructure and jobs across Africa. Football WAFCON: Cameroon and Malawi set for the WAFCON final after Cameroon beat Morocco on penalties. Women’s World Cup Route: Nigeria’s Super Falcons begin a redemption mission against South Africa in the play-off for a 2027 World Cup spot. Politics in Nigeria (Osun): ADC calls Osun a do-or-die election for APC, warning of a militarised political environment.
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