AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWest Africa Energy Deal: ECOWAS leaders signed the $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline pact in Freetown, setting up the legal framework for a ~6,000km line across 13 countries, targeting 2028 construction and 30 bcm/year capacity with about half earmarked for Europe. Food Inflation Pressure: SBM Intelligence’s Jollof Index shows Nigeria’s jollof rice costs have surged over the past decade, with the Southwest seeing the fastest rise (708%); the broader message is household purchasing power is still getting squeezed. Health & Travel: Africa CDC urged the U.S. to lift Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda, saying the country has contained the outbreak and recorded no new cases for weeks. Regional Trade & Industry: Kenya doubled industrial sugar import allocations under the EAC Duty Remission Scheme to 99,960 tonnes for 17 manufacturers at a 10% duty, aiming to support food processing and manufacturing. Digital & Connectivity: ECA called for tighter links between energy and digital connectivity to accelerate industrialization, noting major gaps in electricity access and internet use. Business & Aviation: Uganda Airlines ordered Boeing aircraft—four 787-9 and four 737-8—aimed at expanding Entebbe’s role as a regional aviation hub.
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