AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoDigital Infrastructure Leap in DRC: DE-CIX has expanded the Africa Congo Internet Exchange (ACIX) in Kinshasa by adding a new datacentre presence at OADC Texaf’s FIH1 facility, positioning ACIX as a neutral hub for ISPs, mobile operators, cloud and content players—and a first distributed IX model for the country. Security Shock in Nigeria: US and Nigerian forces renewed strikes against ISIS in northeastern Nigeria, killing 175 fighters over days and targeting senior leaders tied to attack planning and finance, with no reported harm to troops. AfCFTA Push for Faster Integration: UN projections say full AfCFTA implementation could lift intra-African trade by about 45% by 2045, adding nearly $276bn, as Lomé hosts a workshop focused on customs reforms and market access. Energy Pressure on Growth: Samia Suluhu Hassan urged reliable, affordable power for industrialisation and digital growth at a nuclear energy summit in Kigali, while ECA warned AfCFTA can’t deliver on intermittent electricity. AI and Data Race: Yango launched Yango Tech across Africa with AI and digital infrastructure for businesses and public services, while Kenya’s AI summit doubles down on building local AI infrastructure and talent.
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