AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola & Public Health: WHO chief Tedros warned eastern DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak can still be contained, but only if armed groups call a ceasefire as conflict and mistrust keep response teams from reaching communities. Energy & Industry: Rwanda hosted NEISA, pushing the case that nuclear power is now essential for Africa’s industrialisation and that financing must be made “investable” for African decision-makers. Mining & Supply Chains: Apple filed its annual conflict minerals report, saying its 2025 due diligence found no reasonable basis to link suppliers to armed groups, as scrutiny continues around minerals from the region. Trade & Logistics: MSC said Africa saw the fastest growth in cargo volumes from Asia in 2025, with shipments to Africa up 27%, a signal for ports, logistics and manufacturing partners. Food Systems: Kenya’s post-harvest losses cost about US$578m a year, driving cold-chain expansion—an angle that matters for regional agribusiness and storage investment. Rwanda Business & Skills: Spiro acquired UK engineering firm Coexlion to build its first African R&D centre in Nairobi, aiming to localise design for electric motorcycles across East Africa. Regional Integration: Congo announced visa-free entry for all Africans from Jan 1, 2027, adding momentum to AfCFTA-style mobility.
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