AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJustice and AI: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights will invite citizens to shape its future at an October 26 colloquium, as it partners with UNESCO to train court staff on using AI responsibly. Regional development: The Niger Basin Authority and Nigeria are urging faster delivery of water projects serving more than 200 million people, with funding and cooperation still key hurdles. Health sovereignty: Egypt and AUDA-NEPAD are developing a framework to expand African production of medicines, vaccines and medical technology, reducing reliance on imports. Trade and finance: A road-rail bridge linking Kinshasa and Brazzaville is scheduled to begin construction in June 2027; meanwhile, the African Union’s new credit-rating agency aims to strengthen financial independence and improve borrowing terms. Economic pressure: UNCTAD says Nigeria had the world’s steepest diesel price rise from February to August, at 82.7%. Global influence: India’s foreign minister says India and Africa must have a stronger voice in global decision-making, linking the call to shared goals for industrialisation, infrastructure and sustainable growth.
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