AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Workforce Policy: Uganda’s removal from WHO’s health worker shortage recruitment “red list” sparks mixed reactions as officials say training output is rising in some cadres, but gaps remain in others. AI Governance: The African Union calls for AI that reflects Africa’s languages, priorities and realities, warning the continent still has a small share of global compute and talent. Pan-African Trade Diplomacy: Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister urges African governments to put trade and economic cooperation at the centre of Pan-African diplomacy, linking partnerships to trust and predictable rules. Investment & Integration: Egypt’s Alamein Africa Forum opens with about 1,500 business leaders to push Agenda 2063 into concrete action on investment, trade and technology. Energy & Industry: Kenya breaks ground on the Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu, pitched as a jobs and energy-security boost for the region. Digital Finance: Absa becomes the first African bank approved for institutional digital asset custody, expanding crypto services. Cost of Living (SA): Medical aid contributions are set to rise sharply in 2027, adding pressure to already strained household budgets. Transport & Safety (SA): Dashcam reports renew focus on risks for e-hailing drivers, with calls for faster emergency response and better real-time tracking.
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