AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElectricity & regional grids: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme is expanding cross-border power trade, building 4,000+ km of transmission lines across 15 countries and adding electricity access for 3+ million people in Senegal, among others. Aviation investment push: The AfDB unveiled a $7B Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to modernize Africa’s aviation sector, targeting fleet upgrades, airport improvements and logistics to cut inefficiencies and boost connectivity. Maritime strategy debate: Shipping experts warn that deep seaport construction alone won’t deliver value for Africa unless countries also invest in marine fleets, coastal shipping and marine engineering capabilities. Senegal digital inclusion: A new feature highlights how Senegalese women entrepreneurs are driving fintech, agritech and other innovation—fuelled by national digital transformation efforts. Ebola vaccine funding: CEPI committed about $60M to accelerate Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine development in eastern DRC, with Moderna and partners leading programs. World Cup business backdrop: FIFA’s World Cup countdown concert is set for June 10 in Los Angeles with Davido and Major Lazer, reflecting how sport is blending with regional culture and services.
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