AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfrica Finance & Integration: Egypt’s Central Bank governor Hassan Abdalla used the Alamein Africa Forum to push stronger African financial integration and local-currency trade, warning that Africa’s youth “opportunity” needs jobs and skills fast. NEPAD Funding Push: Founding NEPAD states agreed to set up an Alamein Investment Platform by Feb 2027 and a continental SME facility by mid-2027 to plug AUDA-NEPAD funding gaps. Banking Profitability: Morocco’s listed banks grew H1 2026 profits 6.7% to MAD 13.35bn as credit-risk provisions fell, even as income growth slowed. Trade & Exports: Kenya’s exports to the US overtook Uganda after AGOA restoration, with apparel and coffee demand rebounding. Logistics & Ports: South Africa’s Transport Minister flagged Durban Gateway delays under ICTSI, citing teething issues and equipment refurbishment problems. Health Finance: Nigeria’s NHIA urged early breast cancer detection while expanding insurance-backed protection, including a Roche deal cutting some oncology drug costs by 80%. Digital Payments Pilot: REasy and AGL launched a one-stop payments-and-shipping pilot for small importers buying from China into Cameroon. Energy & Industry: A debate flared around Kenya’s Dangote Lamu refinery contract disclosure demands, while Algeria’s hydrocarbons minister met APPO on training and research cooperation.
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