AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWest Africa Power Push: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme is boosting supply across the region, with 4,000+ km of transmission lines linking 15 countries and about 3 million people gaining electricity access since 2019. Digital Identity & Government Tech: Côte d’Ivoire is referenced in a wider Africa–Europe push for digital public infrastructure, with Estonia talks highlighting interoperability and digital identity partnerships; separately, Morocco has digitized ID renewal with online pre-fill, document upload, and biometric enrollment. AI Ethics in Africa: Catholic leaders in Ivory Coast and beyond are urging that AI serve humanity and protect dignity, warning against ethical risks as AI shapes public life. Biotech for Local Cocoa: UK startup Sun Bear Biofuture reports a low-cost yeast-based cocoa butter alternative pilot run, aiming for a next-year launch via cosmetics partners. Finance & Credit Tech: Nedbank and Jumo launch AI-powered quick loans using alternative data for real-time affordability checks. Visa Ease for Trade: Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire plan a visa exemption agreement to cut travel friction for business and investment. ECOWAS Leadership: Senegal nominates Birame Diop for ECOWAS Commission President ahead of the July 2026 summit. Jobs in the Region: Kenya Reinsurance advertises 13 roles, including deployment to Nairobi and Côte d’Ivoire.
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