AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoCultural Diplomacy & Community Life: Africa Day celebrations in Waterford spotlight living African culture in Ireland, from Tanzanian-made Masai jewelry to food and dance that turn heritage into everyday connection. Congo Basin Spotlight: In Brazzaville, the Science Panel for the Congo Basin unveiled the 2025 Congo Basin Assessment Report, calling for urgent, coordinated investment to protect ecosystems and build resilience. Regional Finance & Development: AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah urged stronger African financial cooperation and risk-sharing to move beyond fragmented funding—linking banks, guarantees, pensions, and central banks to back industrialisation and value addition. Africa’s Growth Outlook: The AfDB projects Africa growing 4.2% in 2026 (up from 4.4% in 2025), with Central Africa rising on oil strength. Mobility & Tourism Policy: Ghana’s e-visa launch and visa-free/fee-free access for African passport holders signal a push to make travel easier across the continent. Health & Safety Watch: Reports on Ebola recoveries in eastern Congo and broader disease-risk warnings keep public health in focus. Culture on Screen: “Congo Boy” brings wartime resilience to the spotlight through a child’s music-driven journey.
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