AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAfrica–France Summit: President William Ruto opened the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi with a push for a “win-win” Africa–France partnership based on sovereign equality and mutual investment—not dependency, aid, or extraction. He said Africa’s priorities include mobilising resources at scale, reforming the global financial system, and building transport, logistics, energy transition, green industry, and youth skills. Climate Watch: New global temperature reporting shows April 2026 among the warmest on record, with high odds that 2026 will land in the top four warmest years—raising risks for drought, flooding, disease, and food insecurity. Health & Skills: Merck Foundation and African First Ladies are expanding cancer training across multiple countries, aiming to grow the first generation of African oncologists and care teams. Travel Signals: Nigeria’s passport ranking rose to 89th globally, but visa-free access slipped to 44 destinations. Press Freedom: An Afrobarometer survey finds Africans strongly want media to hold governments accountable, while many say press freedom is still being squeezed.
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