AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Economy: Microsoft has reportedly moved to close engineering operations at its Nairobi Africa Development Centre, raising concerns about local tech jobs and Kenya’s digital ambitions. Minerals & AI: The IMF says Africa’s 30% share of global critical-min mineral reserves could benefit from demand for AI infrastructure and clean energy; wider AI adoption could lift growth by more than four percentage points over a decade. Payments: Ethiopia has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, connecting its financial institutions to a network designed to ease cross-border payments in local currencies. Regional Growth: West African leaders and business groups are advancing a $15 billion investment pipeline, while ECOWAS and the AfDB discuss turning shared development priorities into tangible results. Democracy: Two ANC members were shot dead while campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of South Africa’s November local elections; police said political intolerance could not be ruled out. Sport & Investment: Rwanda has secured a 10-year Formula One hosting deal, with races planned from the early 2030s.
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