AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Shock: Norway knocked out Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32, ending a promising run but underlining how Africa’s younger squads are starting to compete for real. Renewables & Grid Upgrade: South Africa’s Eastern Cape cleared approvals for a 2GW hybrid wind-solar project with large-scale storage, aimed at boosting transmission capacity. Migration Tensions in SA: The IFP urged that isolated violence shouldn’t define anti-illegal immigration marches as police clamp down and organisers push for peaceful conduct. Nigeria Elections Prep: ADC says it has uploaded Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi’s details to INEC’s 2027 nomination portal. Digital Power & Skills: Eskom and Huawei launched a Modernisation Centre and smart classroom to train youth and staff in power ICT, smart grids and cybersecurity. Ebola Alarm: A new push is underway to strengthen local-led Ebola response as the DRC outbreak strains healthcare systems. Youth & Tech Finance (Nigeria): The federal government backed a $170.6m iDICE fund-of-funds to expand financing for tech and creative startups. Data Protection (Tanzania): Authorities ordered full compliance with the country’s data protection law to protect privacy and build trust in the digital economy.
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