AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCAF & FIFA Fallout: CAF unanimously reaffirmed support for Gianni Infantino after FIFA’s apology over the abandoned “FIFA Forward Enterprise” plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial operations, keeping Infantino’s 2027–2031 bid alive despite European opposition. Public Finance Accountability: South Africa’s Border Management Authority celebrated its first-ever unqualified audit opinion for 2025/26, a governance win backed by the Auditor-General and Home Affairs. Nigeria Banking Privacy Alarm: Atiku Abubakar says unknown persons paid money into his private bank account without his knowledge, raising fears of a data breach and broader financial privacy risks ahead of 2027. Africa Infrastructure Financing Gap: At Infra for Africa/Africa50, leaders urged unlocking domestic capital and new long-term funding models to close a widening infrastructure shortfall, warning banks struggle with short-term deposits. Energy & Policy Signals: Nigeria welcomed into the World Energy Council, while South Africa secured a $500m AIIB loan for climate-resilient urban services. Digital & Payments Push: COMESA began drafting regional AI and digital inclusion strategies, while Africa’s aviation reformers renewed calls for open skies to cut travel costs and boost trade.
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