AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy: Russia says it is in advanced talks with Egypt, Namibia, Tanzania and Togo over floating nuclear power plants, pitching them as a way to ease electricity shortages. Urban Growth: The World Bank warns sub-Saharan Africa’s urban population could reach 1.7 billion by 2050. With 15 million young people entering the job market each year, it urges smarter city planning, infrastructure investment and better-paid jobs. Digital Economy: MTN CEO Ralph Mupita says AI is reshaping business, while African Union officials call for more investment in local AI and digital infrastructure. Namibia’s telecom operator says new fibre links are strengthening the country’s connectivity. Agriculture: Kenya plans to install 15,000 smart weather stations to give farmers local forecasts and soil data. Separately, FAO and IGAD warn that El Niño rains and flooding could raise Rift Valley fever risks across Eastern Africa. Health: Nigeria has become the 34th AU member to ratify the African Medicines Agency treaty, a step towards harmonised regulation and stronger local medicine production.
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