AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBanking Expansion: NCBA Group says it is targeting Ethiopia and the DRC for its next frontier growth, planning to enter via acquisitions after Nedbank’s $850m deal structure clears key approvals. Earthquake Preparedness: Qatar Red Crescent Society hosted an IFRC workshop to strengthen MENA community communication on earthquakes, pushing practical drills and public messaging. Cocoa & Land Use: Barry Callebaut is testing Assisted Natural Regeneration in Ivory Coast, aiming to protect cocoa landscapes by combining natural regrowth with targeted planting. Housing Pressure: Ivory Coast estimates an urban housing need of 827,753 units by 2030 and has launched 420 social and economic units in Yamoussoukro under a wider emergency programme. UN Reform Push: Congo argues for UN Security Council changes, backing Africa’s demand for two permanent seats with veto power. Ebola in Congo: Congo’s Ebola response faces strain as deaths pass 4,000, with new drug trials and treatment efforts underway. Regional Security: Somalia rejects any Israeli presence “under any circumstances,” warning it could pull the country into wider Middle East crises. Education & Governance: Kenya appoints new university council members, reshuffling oversight across six institutions. Road Safety: Kenya’s Mombasa–Nairobi highway crash killed at least 17, including pilgrims.
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