AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMega-Refinery Momentum: Uganda’s President Museveni says he met Aliko Dangote on a proposed East African regional refinery, echoing Dangote’s latest Ethiopia push—investment now over $4bn with fertiliser, power, pipeline and packaging components—aimed at boosting food security. Urban Governance Pressure: South Africa’s City of Joburg faces a budget and leadership crisis as local elections are set for 4 Nov 2026, with audit outcomes painting a bleak picture for municipal performance. Housing & Infrastructure Strain: Cape Town’s rental affordability crunch and Nairobi’s transit funding worries add to the week’s housing stress, while road works elsewhere are squeezing small businesses. Fraud Crackdown: South Africa’s Hawks arrested a trio over alleged R26m Covid-19 TERS “ghost employee” fraud. Public Health Alert: WHO declared Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, raising stakes for logistics and containment. Mining Dealmaking: Accra hosts the West Africa Mining & Power Expo in June, signaling fresh critical-minerals interest.
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