AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYouth Jobs Crisis: The Phenix Center warns Arab states face the world’s worst youth unemployment, with rates hitting 26.2% in 2025 and projected to stay near 26% through 2027. Health Systems: Africa’s “disease detectives” are shifting from only outbreak spotting to also tracking non-communicable diseases, training frontline mentors across Eastern and Southern Africa. Elections & Trust: The Gambia’s marble voting system is back in focus ahead of a Dec 5, 2026 presidential vote, as debates grow over tech, disinformation and ballot integrity. Tech & Finance: Wall Street Africa says it’s moving toward becoming an ETF issuer to fix “access” gaps in African markets; meanwhile, Transsion’s Hong Kong IPO push tests whether global investors will value Africa-built tech at scale. Connectivity: Airtel and Starlink launch Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in DRC, starting with SMS and light data. Trade & Energy: Niger signs a $1.9bn deal for a 100,000-bpd mega-refinery in Dosso, aiming to turn it into a regional energy hub. Sports: Algeria win WAFCON bronze after beating Morocco on penalties; and Cairo tops Africa in QS Best Student Cities 2027. Migration: Morocco arrests 111 migrants near Ceuta amid tightened border security after deadly surges.
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