AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Trade Push: AfCFTA’s Digital Trade Protocol is moving faster, with Lomé discussions focused on cutting regulatory friction and boosting cross-border e-commerce—but low internet access (about 37%) still threatens inclusion. Health & Women’s Education: Merck Foundation and Ghana’s First Lady Lordina Mahama launched “Educating Linda,” offering scholarships to 40 underprivileged girls and building healthcare capacity. Port Costs in Focus: Ghana’s Shippers Authority capped container administrative charges, a move welcomed by shippers as pressure mounts to make ports more competitive. Togo Tech Finance: Poland’s BGK signed €24m+ financing for a cybersecurity and drone project in Togo with Asseco, signaling deeper EU-backed tech investment. Energy & Power Reliability: Ghana’s GRIDCo and ECG announced maintenance outages across several regions. Mobility Policy: Congo will drop visa requirements for all Africans from Jan 1, 2027, joining a growing free-movement trend. Cyber Threat Watch: A new malware campaign (“TamperedChef”) is using signed, fake productivity apps to steal data and install remote access tools.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.