AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSupply Chains for Growth: Kenya Power’s Dr. John Ng’eno told APSCHA 2026 in Lagos that procurement and logistics must shift from back-office support to engines of jobs, inclusion and regional connectivity. Health & Youth: A new study links poverty and stigma to rising mental health problems among pregnant adolescents in Kenya and Mozambique, with perinatal vulnerability far higher than the general population. Ebola in DR Congo: The outbreak is accelerating, with deaths now at 1,887 and confirmed cases at 4,120 as response capacity struggles to keep up. Lake Victoria Under Threat: Research warns Uganda’s oil and pipeline build-out is degrading wetlands feeding Lake Victoria, raising cross-border environmental risks. Security in Nigeria: Nigeria’s air operations in Borno reported the killing of ISWAP commanders and fighters, while a security report puts July deaths at 570 across 596 incidents. Trade Facilitation: SADC is pushing simplified border rules to cut costs for small traders, with implementation talks in Lusaka. Women’s Football: WAFCON 2026 semifinals are set after Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi booked World Cup spots. Public Finance Shift (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe says it will stop borrowing for budget support and fund only revenue-generating infrastructure projects.
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