AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFuel-Price Flashpoint: Kenya’s fuel-price protests turned deadly again, with four killed and 30+ injured as transport strikes paralyzed Nairobi and other cities; police made 348 arrests after roads were blocked and bonfires lit. Public Finance Pressure: In Kenya, Treasury data puts state corporations and agencies owing the National Treasury over Sh1 trillion in unpaid loans—fueling fresh scrutiny of a “hidden bailout” model that keeps key services afloat. Urban Planning Under Fire: South Africa’s property owners are pushing back as Mangaung weighs waste-tariff changes that could link charges to property value, after a Cape Town court challenge. Ebola Watch: Health authorities flagged possible tougher border screening if the DRC-linked Ebola outbreak spreads further. Infrastructure Momentum: Cameroon finally secured CFA130.4bn for the long-delayed Ebolowa–Kribi highway after 15 years. Regional Development: Somalia and Italy discussed hospital projects across Lower Juba, Mudug and Middle Shabelle, as elections preparations continue.
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