AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfDB & EBID Deal: The African Development Bank has become EBID’s first institutional shareholder, pledging $30m equity plus a $70m long-term credit line to boost development finance across West Africa, with a focus on renewable energy. Togo Digital Governance: ISOC-Togo held the 12th Togo IGF at the University of Lomé on digital sovereignty and AI governance, bringing together regulators, UN partners, and youth recommendations. Togo Fisheries: Lomé urged fishing stakeholders to respect the Gulf of Guinea moratorium as fish stocks recover, citing demand far outstripping local production. World Cup & Identity: Cape Verde’s Roberto “Pico” Lopes reached FIFA World Cup debut after a LinkedIn message sparked his switch from Dublin to the islands—an unlikely football origin story. Arts & Football: Miami hosted “Art and the Beautiful Game,” an exhibition linking African soccer history to contemporary art, with tributes including Cape Verde. Aviation for Trade: RwandaAir flagged off its first Nigeria–East/Southern Africa cargo flight, aiming to speed up exports and strengthen regional supply chains. Culture in Motion: Africa Oyé returned to Sefton Park with major music and dance, featuring Togo’s Nana Benz Du Togo among other acts.
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