AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Push: President Samia Suluhu Hassan urged Africa to build reliable, affordable, sustainable power to unlock industrial growth and digital transformation, speaking at Rwanda’s Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali where Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé also attended. Trade Momentum: At Lomé’s Biashara Afrika forum, AfCFTA chief Wamkele Mene warned that global protectionism is making African integration urgent, pointing to intra-Africa trade hitting $220bn in 2024 and aiming for $230bn by 2027. Togo Integration Move: Togo has introduced visa-free entry for African Union citizens with valid passports, effective immediately, as part of efforts to boost regional mobility and investment. Power Disruptions: GRIDCo and ECG announced planned maintenance across four regions on Wednesday, May 20, with outages scheduled in Accra East/West, Tema, Central and Volta. Health Alert: In eastern DRC, Ebola suspected deaths rose to 131 with 513 suspected cases as WHO flags the outbreak’s speed and scale. Environment & Risk: Flooding warnings in Ghana continue to blame human actions like blocking drains, while Togo’s forest loss data shows vegetation pressure and rising fire alerts.
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