AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCannes Shock for Africa’s Film Scene: African-made films are missing from this year’s Palme d’Or contenders, even as the continent keeps producing at scale—raising fresh questions about access and visibility at Cannes, though some African titles still show up in other sections. West Africa Shipping Push: With Hormuz disruptions reshaping trade routes, global maritime firms are expanding along West Africa’s coast—boosting demand for bunkering and repairs, including new fuel-supply moves in the region. Digital Sovereignty Clash: Africa’s satellite internet boom is triggering a sovereignty fight over who controls digital infrastructure, affordability, and connectivity rules. Senegal’s Cybersecurity Pressure: Senegal is reeling from its third cyberattack on a public institution in under six months, with hackers threatening major data leaks. Energy & Food Cost Squeeze: Rising fuel prices and the fertiliser crisis linked to Hormuz disruptions keep threatening food security across Africa, including Senegal’s wider import-dependent economy. WAFCON Build-Up: Senegal’s Super Falcons are set for WAFCON 2026 preparations with a double-header friendly against Nigeria.
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