AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRussia-Africa Summit: Leaders adopted a declaration calling for stronger African representation in global institutions and expanded cooperation on trade, energy, security and technology. A new AI agreement and 2027–29 action plan were also announced, but the summit made no visible progress on the disputed recruitment of African men into Russia’s army. African Cities: A World Bank report projects 748 million additional urban residents in sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, urging investment in transport, housing and infrastructure to turn rapid growth into jobs. Dakar 2026: Senegal is preparing to host the first Olympic event on African soil, with thousands of young athletes and new sports, including wushu, set to feature. Trade and Industry: An AfCFTA analysis warns that lower trade barriers alone won’t build productive capacity; it proposes a regional facility to help firms develop suppliers, upgrade capabilities and join cross-border value chains. South Africa’s Olympic Bid: Durban has been selected to lead the country’s bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Games, with a multi-city plan under consideration.
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