AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade Finance: CPayant says its explainable AI credit scoring has helped more than 75% of African businesses that applied secure financing, addressing lenders’ long-standing concerns about assessing risk. Capital Markets: Dangote Refinery’s ₦2.15 trillion share offer has closed, with trading on the Nigerian Exchange targeted for December 8, subject to approvals. Growth Outlook: The IMF expects sub-Saharan Africa to grow 4.5% in 2026 and 2027, but warns that rising inflation, debt costs and weaker aid leave countries vulnerable to shocks. Development Finance: Mozambique needs about $11 billion a year to meet development goals, the AfDB says, urging stronger investment and public-resource management. The Bank is also working with The Gambia to improve delivery of projects worth $170 million. Regional Trade: East African states are developing an integrated payments system to cut transaction costs and reduce reliance on the US dollar. Africa-Caribbean trade could reach $1.65 billion by 2030, though much of the export potential remains untapped. Governance: World Bank estimates put the cost of corruption to Kenya at about $2.8 billion a year, through lost revenue, wasteful spending and higher borrowing costs. Energy: The new Africa Energy Bank has $5 billion in capital and aims to finance energy projects as conventional funding becomes harder to secure.
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