AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Skills: Kenya is expanding AI and advanced-coding training as universities and government respond to a shortage of specialist tech workers. Digital Infrastructure: A new Algeria–Niger fiber link launches part of a six-country Trans-Saharan backbone, aiming to strengthen Sahel connectivity and digital sovereignty. Health Innovation: South Africa’s new FuturePharma facility is designed to help develop and manufacture medicines and vaccines locally, reducing reliance on imports. Growth and Jobs: The World Bank raised its 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 4.3%, but warned that jobs and incomes are not keeping pace; UN agencies are also urging stronger social protection for vulnerable workers and households. African Finance: The African Union has launched a pan-African credit-rating agency, intended to offer investors assessments grounded in the continent’s conditions. Fintech: M-KOPA says it has reached 10 million customers across Africa, with revenue up 45% in 2025.
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