AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEV & Energy Infrastructure: Spiro just raised $215M in equity to expand its electric mobility and battery-swapping network across Africa, with operations already in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon and plans to push into new markets like DRC and Ethiopia. Arts & Live Music: The free Lubber Run Summer Concert series returns this weekend at Lubber Run Amphitheater, running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 2 with local groups and major acts plus tribute performances. Tech & Women in Innovation: A feature spotlights “Tech Sisters,” connecting, coding and creating across the Ivorian tech ecosystem. Togo Cultural Diplomacy: Togo’s Minister of Culture and Tourism says a “Russian House” could be set up in Lomé to boost Russian-language teaching and arts exchanges. Sports (Regional Interest): The Black Maidens qualify for the final U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier round against Senegal after an 8-0 aggregate win over Liberia. Visa Policy (Africa/US): The US plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, including Lomé, Togo.
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