AGP Executive Report

UN World Map Push: The UN General Assembly adopted “Correct the Map,” backing the Equal Earth projection to show Africa’s true size more accurately; 164 countries voted for it, with the U.S. the lone no vote. Maternal Health Training: Namibia launched a three-day Safe-Birth Africa programme to train health workers on preventing postpartum haemorrhage and other obstetric emergencies, citing preventable maternal deaths. Anti-graft Focus: Nigeria’s EFCC highlights results from its anti-corruption drive under Ola Olukoyede, including major asset recovery and stronger enforcement. E-mobility in Kenya: A battery-swap network rollout is drawing at least 10 new EV makers to Kenya, raising competition in the fast-growing two- and three-wheeler market. Dangote IPO: Dangote Petroleum Refinery unveiled a N2.15tn IPO aimed at broad public participation, with expansion plans to double capacity. SME Funding Readiness: Ghana’s Deloitte and UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce urged SMEs to prioritize “bankability” over growth to unlock financing. Cross-border Payments: Nigeria’s Nomba secured a $3m debt facility to scale cross-border payments and expand corridors. Local Governance: Namibia’s Rundu Town Council launched a wholly owned commercial subsidiary to generate revenue while keeping public service delivery first.

UN Map Push: The UN General Assembly backed Africa’s “Correct the Map” resolution in a 164–1 vote, with Eswatini joining the chorus; the shift could pressure publishers and tech platforms to move away from Mercator-style distortions. Ghana Fire Safety: Ghana’s National Fire Service is rolling out a digital Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System after years of paper-based gaps and market infernos. El Niño Warning: A new El Niño-linked forecast flags worsening drought and food shocks for Sri Lanka, with knock-on risks to health and foreign exchange. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria helped secure former Sierra Leone president Ernest Koroma’s safe return to Freetown after a two-year stay, citing ECOWAS-led confidence-building. Digital Economy: Nigeria’s FCCPC has started probing Uber’s abrupt exit, focusing on how customers were handled. Mining Watch: Malawi’s rare-earth and critical-minerals boom could lift the economy, but experts warn against repeating the “export raw, keep little” trap. East Africa Energy: A refinery plan is reigniting old disputes over where infrastructure should sit, with Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania still at odds. Horn of Africa Sovereignty: Djibouti’s president warned against foreign interference as the country faces intensifying regional competition.

UN Map Reform: The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” resolution, urging use of more accurate equal-area projections like Equal Earth after decades of Mercator distortion that made Africa look smaller; Regional Diplomacy: East Africa’s federation dream stays elusive as a new pilgrimage tries to revive the vision of leaders like Nyerere and Obote; Climate & Carbon Finance: VCMI and the Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance partnered to help East African states build credible voluntary carbon markets; Agribusiness Finance: IFAD and AgDevCo signed a $10m loan to unlock blended financing for early-stage agribusinesses across Africa; Infrastructure Costs: Kenya’s Mau Summit toll road is seeing design changes that triggered emergency land purchases, with costs rising; Human Trafficking Prevention: Next2None and Nigeria’s NAPTIP launched Africa’s first international fashion-for-social-impact campaign, “Threads of Resilience: Fashion for Freedom”; Security Watch: Niger’s junta faces mounting strain after clashes in Niamey and jihadist raids near the capital; Tech Skills: Somalia launched the Bile Initiative 2026 to train ICT students for jobs in software, AI and cloud.

UN Map Reform: The UN General Assembly backed Togo-led “Correct the Map” resolution, urging countries to adopt the Equal Earth projection so Africa is shown at its true scale; 164 voted in favour, with the US the lone no-vote. Local Governance Tech: Good Governance Africa launched a Tech for Inclusive Governance platform in Ghana’s Volta Region to let citizens report service delivery issues and track follow-up actions. Youth Skills & Jobs: Uganda is developing an agriculture TVET curriculum with ILO support to train young people in mechanisation, irrigation, farm structures and soil testing. Digital Health & AI: Kenya’s digital health push is expanding tools like health information exchange, e-claims and AI-assisted imaging to improve access and quality. Soft Power & Culture: Japan’s foreign ministry plans to promote anime and manga across Latin America and Africa from fiscal 2027, with funding for legal distribution and anti-piracy efforts. Sports Development: Nigeria’s sports reform momentum continues, with initiatives ranging from youth football partnerships to AFEDEV’s plan for a structured pathway for para-athletes. Sahel Security: Russia’s Africa Corps is reported to have played a decisive role in crushing a Niger mutiny, underscoring intensifying external influence in the Sahel. Business & Mobility: Etihad Airways and ROX signed an MoU to explore travel and mobility collaboration, starting with ROX’s Africa Grand Tour.

Ebola Preparedness: Africa CDC and WHO say DR Congo’s 17th Ebola outbreak is being met with an “African-built” response system, but warn financing gaps could weaken the next phase. Drought and Security: South Sudan declared an “unprecedented” drought emergency after a deadly attack on a military base in Warrap, as elections approach. AI Ambition: IGAD says Ethiopia has built globally competitive AI capacity and wants a regional partnership to help member states deploy AI in agriculture, health, education and finance. Debt and Reparations Push: Youth in Accra demand debt cancellation and reparations, with Kwesi Pratt arguing it must deliver equal rights and resource control, not charity. Food Trade Fix: AUDA-NEPAD urges Africa to remove cross-border barriers so surplus can reach deficit markets, boosting AfCFTA food corridors and jobs. UN Map Fight: The UN General Assembly backed “Correct the Map,” adopting Equal Earth to show Africa’s true size; the US voted against. Anti–Money Laundering: Tanzania says it has strengthened AML/CTF systems, with remaining legal gaps to close. Nigeria Trade Outreach: Nigeria launched sensitisation on ECOWAS ETLS and AfCFTA opportunities for grassroots businesses. Energy Investment Signal: IEA’s chief tells Nigeria it can attract investment by improving energy data and scaling gas, power and renewables. Africa-Asia Diplomacy: Ethiopia, Uganda and others keep courting capital and tech—from minerals to AI—at regional and global forums.

UN Map Reform: The UN General Assembly backed the “Correct the Map” resolution, endorsing the Equal Earth projection that makes Africa look larger while shrinking North America and Europe; 164 countries voted for it, with the US casting the lone “no” vote. Diplomacy & Perception: Togo said maps shape education and imagination, while India also backed the goal of more accurate cartography. Peace Financing Push: Nigeria urged the AU to cut reliance on foreign funding for peace and security, pointing to progress on the AU Peace Fund. Ukraine Talks: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were set to travel to Moscow and then Kyiv with a new Ukraine peace proposal, with Zelensky calling for a reciprocal ceasefire during the visit. Health Funding: Uganda is drafting a 10-year health financing strategy to reduce donor dependence and protect households from catastrophic costs. Climate Adaptation Finance: IFAD and Equity Group launched a $200m ARCAFIM scheme for smallholders in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. Security Update: DR Congo’s Ebola response plan was updated as Africa CDC warned the outbreak is still not under control. Tech & Travel: Kenya’s SafSIM is pitching cheaper international roaming using eSIM partnerships.

UN Map Reform: The UN General Assembly backed a resolution led by African states to replace the Mercator projection with Equal Earth, aiming to show Africa’s true size; the vote was 164-1 with the US the lone “no,” and Togo says it will update school geography materials. DR Congo Ebola Response: DRC and partners launched an updated 180-day Ebola plan, seeking $1.3bn as cases and deaths remain high and officials warn many victims are reaching communities too late. Sierra Leone Digital Passports: Sierra Leone is digitizing passport services and expanding access for citizens abroad, including online applications and diaspora-focused rollout under a 14-month reform timeline. Child Marriage Push: Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Maada Bio helped secure a UN resolution creating an International Day on Nov 27 to end child, early and forced marriage. Nigeria–São Tomé Maritime Ties: Nigeria reaffirmed cooperation with São Tomé and Príncipe on maritime security, the Joint Development Zone and trade/investment. Ghana Security Warning: Ghana’s defence intelligence chief warned communal conflicts can be exploited by extremists as West Africa’s terror fatalities rose 14%. Malawi Conservation Model: Malawi’s tourism minister urged community-led conservation through grassroots investment and co-management to tackle biodiversity loss and rural poverty. Tshwane Coalition Strains: South Africa’s Tshwane mayor admitted coalition cracks and the lack of a coalition agreement, while stressing service delivery continuity. Student Innovation Grants (Nigeria): Nigeria opened applications for equity-free STEM student venture grants: 50 winners can get up to N50m each.

Energy & Investment: Nigeria’s IEA push is getting louder: the country signed an energy data joint work programme with the IEA, and IEA chief Fatih Birol says Nigeria could double energy investment within five years after joining as an association country. Regional Integration: ECOWAS is taking another hit as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s exit continues to weaken regional integration mechanisms, with Nigeria’s presidency pointing to border management as a key frontline. Governance & Accountability: Nigeria takes the UN General Assembly Fifth Committee chairmanship, promising transparency and administrative reforms, while a separate Nigeria debate spotlights the lack of strong whistleblower protection for corruption fighters. Food Systems: At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, leaders called for decisive investment to make agrifood systems more sustainable, and Kenya’s Food4Education argues school feeding can scale into jobs and markets for smallholders. Oil & Industry: Uganda named its export crude blend “Pearl Sweet” ahead of production, while Nigeria pledged to protect Nigerian investments in Angola. Security & Climate: The Sahel’s political shocks and a strengthening El Niño threat both raise pressure on stability and weather risk across the region.

Morocco’s Aviation Boom: Morocco’s airports handled 22.28 million passengers in the first seven months of 2026, up 8.77% year-on-year, with European visitors still driving demand. Ebola Watch (DRC): Africa CDC says it’s too early to declare the DRC Ebola outbreak under control; transmission is still active in 51 health zones even as cases decline. Nigeria Fintech Shake-up Rumour: OPay denied viral claims it will shut down in Nigeria, saying services remain fully operational. Uganda Oil Branding: Uganda named its crude export blend “Pearl Sweet,” citing low sulfur to make refining easier and cheaper. Kenya–China Industrial Push: Kenya is looking to China for tools and know-how to upgrade manufacturing and boost value-added exports. Energy Investment Signal (Nigeria): IEA’s Fatih Birol says Nigeria could double energy investment within five years after joining the agency’s associate membership. Public Sector Reform: ACBF warns Africa’s public finance reforms stall due to leadership gaps, not lack of ideas. Elections Tech Prep (Nigeria): INEC plans a mock presidential election ahead of 2027 to test accreditation and results systems amid rising AI-driven disinformation risks. Regional Trade Logistics (Oman–Kuwait): Oman’s Duqm Port highlighted its role in linking Asia, Africa and Europe for transport and supply chains.

China-Egypt Pivot: Xi Jinping’s Cairo visit signals a shift from buying to building, with deals spanning renewables, data centres, semiconductors, space, critical minerals and car manufacturing, plus currency-swap talks to boost yuan–pound trade. Ebola Emergency (DRC): WHO says Ebola vaccine trials for three candidates should start by October/November as deaths in the outbreak pass 3,000 and cases top 6,000, with conflict and attacks on health workers worsening spread. South Sudan Elections Funding: The AU urges donors to close a roughly $223m gap for December polls, warning of “funding and administrative shortfalls” as the US pushes for elections financed from domestic resources. Fintech Momentum (MTN): MTN says MoMo is moving from scale to monetisation, reporting 70.8m monthly users, 2.3m daily merchants and $330bn in transactions in H1 2026, with lending driving fintech revenue growth. Housing Finance (Ghana): The NHF plans a National Housing Finance conference to tackle Ghana’s housing deficit and barriers like high interest rates and weak land administration. Oil & Gas Policy: A new focus on resource nationalism and investor protection is set for Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, with Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act highlighted as a model for changing upstream rules. Uber Retreat: Uber plans to cut 3,000+ jobs globally as it exits Nigeria and Uganda, citing a leaner structure and a push toward autonomous tech.

Health Crisis: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged to 6,186 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths, with WHO urging a faster scale-up of response as vaccine deployment faces strain and uncertainty. Public Health & Vaccines: A global mpox vaccine reserve is being set up to improve fair access during future outbreaks, aiming to prevent low-income countries from falling behind again. Disease Watch: A new analysis warns measles is spreading fast in 2026, driven mainly by falling vaccination coverage and undernutrition. Diplomacy & Security: China’s Xi backed West Asian countries’ push for a new security architecture during talks with Egypt’s Sisi, stressing Palestinian centrality and opposing external interference. Egypt–China Dealmaking: Egypt and China agreed on a third phase of the Suez Canal industrial zone expansion and more local-currency cooperation, targeting sectors from renewables to EVs. Economy & Finance: The IMF reached a staff-level deal with Senegal for a $2.2bn loan tied to reforms after earlier debt misreporting concerns. Tech & Startups: Askya launched a zero-equity AI accelerator offering up to $200,000 per startup for African founders. Transport & Markets: Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda, reshaping ride-hailing competition as drivers and riders scramble for alternatives.

China-Egypt Pivot: Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt for a state visit, aiming to deepen defence, tech and trade ties as Cairo seeks more strategic autonomy amid Middle East tensions. Public Health Emergency: The UN warns Ebola in DR Congo is spreading faster than the response, with deaths now above 3,000 and cases rising across six provinces. Renewables Deal: Egypt signed a PPA for the 1GW Ras Shokeir wind project, targeting clean power for over a million homes. Digital Finance: Nigeria’s FirstBank says it’s disbursing over N1bn in digital loans daily, pushing faster access to credit. Agribusiness Push: Nigeria’s agriculture sector still lags at 3.15% of GDP, while ACCI backs mechanisation and agro-export investment. Startup Funding: Askya AI Growth Platform launches with $200k zero-equity support for African AI startups. Energy Dividend Plan: Seplat targets $1bn in shareholder dividends over 4–5 years and aims to lift output toward 500,000 bpd. Governance & Corruption: Nigeria’s ICPC says it will keep learning from global anti-corruption practices, including China’s institutions.

Immigration Crackdown: Kenyans in the US face tougher fallout over alleged sham marriages, with lawyers warning of fines up to Sh32.3m and prison terms as US authorities dismantle a long-running fraud network. Education Policy: Nigeria’s JAMB and WAEC introduce a one-time N4,000 fee for O’Level (WASSCE) result verification, to be done once via JAMB and shared with tertiary institutions. Diplomacy & Non-Alignment: Ghana’s President Mahama pushes for stronger coordination among Non-Aligned Movement members as leaders gather in Belgrade for the 65th anniversary. China-Egypt Pivot: Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for a major expansion of China-Egypt ties, including defence, tech and debt-swap cooperation. West Africa Security: Nigeria confirms a planned withdrawal of about 200 US troops, saying the partnership continues but deployments are mission-based. Food Systems: Africa Food Systems Forum opens in Rwanda, spotlighting financing, climate resilience and cutting post-harvest losses to boost farm incomes. Digital Infrastructure: WIOCC secures $300m to expand open-access data centres and fibre across Africa. Health Investment: Nigeria’s NSIA says healthcare investments have prevented $200m in FX outflows and will add 19 new facilities. Recruits for Russia’s War: Reporting from Cameroon warns young Africans are being lured with false job promises and fast-tracked citizenship before being sent to fight in Ukraine.

Liberia Anti-Corruption: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission marked its 18th anniversary, urging stronger prevention, prosecution and recovery of stolen public assets. Liberian Church-Policy Links: Liberia opened an Africa College of Bishops, pushing ecumenical cooperation and church-led action on poverty, peacebuilding and youth jobs. Health Upgrade in Liberia: Tappita’s Jackson Fiah Doe Hospital is being expanded toward regional referral status, with new emergency-room and housing works. Opposition Talks in Nigeria: Six opposition parties agreed structured negotiations for a 2027 election framework, including a roadmap for a consensus presidential candidate and a single-term transition charter. ECOWAS Economic Reform: Liberia’s economist Dehpue Yenpea Zuo took over as ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, pledging reforms to boost trade and food security. U.S.-Cameroon Investment Push: Cameroon and the U.S. unveiled about $7bn in potential deals across energy, mining, aviation and tech. Sahel Security Shock: The AES bloc condemned Niger’s Niamey uprising as “treason,” saying loyal forces repelled attacks with Russian support. Zambia Transition: Zambia’s President Hichilema is set to be sworn in for a second term as his main rival faces treason detention. China-Egypt Partnership: Xi Jinping published signed remarks ahead of a Cairo visit, promising to deepen the China-Egypt strategic partnership.

Sahel Security: Niger’s junta says Russia’s “African Corps” helped suppress an attempted rebellion and regain control of key Base 101 near Niamey airport, with reports of drone strikes and rebels surrendering. Health & Research: DRC’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 6,000 cases and nearly 3,000 deaths, while an Ebola response team was attacked in Ituri, underlining security gaps in the response. HIV & STI Policy: Benin’s Cotonou will host ICASA+ 2027, rebranded to cover HIV plus malaria, TB and emerging epidemics, aiming for stronger health systems and universal coverage. Diplomacy & Elections: The US and UN welcomed a Libya electoral agreement between rival camps, urging factions to implement it and move toward national elections. Digital Sovereignty: Namibia rejected a US health data and specimen-sharing proposal over privacy and sovereignty concerns, seeking alternative funding for HIV programmes. Governance & Finance: Togo launched a National Accounting Council to modernize financial reporting and boost transparency. Cybersecurity: Kaspersky warns small businesses across the META region are still hit hard by spyware, password-stealer and backdoor attacks. Trade & Industry: Afreximbank named senior executives to strengthen regional operations and speed up intra-African trade and integration. Africa-Europe Research: AU and EU-linked university leaders called out “geopolitical rupture” and pushed for deeper Africa-Europe research cooperation.

Niger Crisis: Niamey returned to normal after a soldier mutiny that killed and arrested dozens, with Russia’s Africa Corps backing the junta and soldiers seen surrendering near the airport and presidential area. West Africa Security & Diplomacy: ECOWAS marked its peacekeeping legacy with a new book on peacemaking in West Africa, as leaders push for stronger conflict prevention and financing. AU Peace Agenda: Angola’s President Lourenço urged the AU to strengthen conflict prevention, mediation and monitoring of decisions at an extraordinary AU summit in Luanda. Nigeria Economy & Trade: Nigeria recorded US$947m in July remittances via formal channels, nearing the CBN’s US$1bn target, after reforms to make transfers more transparent and competitive. Housing Costs: Nigeria’s FCCPC launched a deeper probe into cement makers after prices crossed ₦15,000 for a 50kg bag, raising affordability fears. Health & Industry: Senegal became the first African country to locally manufacture a generic sickle-cell treatment, while Zanzibar completed technical reviews for a new public health institute. Sports & Culture: Ghana warned it could lose CAF goodwill over the deteriorating Accra Sports Stadium, as Ghana’s football funding and youth culture events also made headlines.