AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElectricity Access Push: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries in two years, nearly doubling connection pace through generation-to-last-mile investments. Gabon Link: Mission 300’s rollout is also tied to policy and compact signings, with a report naming Gabon among countries moving to join the electrification drive. Forest & Cocoa Funding: The EU backed Cameroon’s “Business Boost for Africa” and “Digital Acceleration” with CFA37bn+ in grants, including support for Gabon’s digital SMEs, plus a CFA17.5bn push for sustainable cocoa and forestry. Wildlife Under Threat: Conservationists warn that demand for vultures—driven by belief-based use in Nigeria and Benin—is now reaching central Africa, putting Chad’s populations at risk. Illegal Fishing Crackdown: A new international push at the Our Ocean Conference targets illegal fishing with stronger enforcement, updated vessel registries, and corporate accountability.
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