AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIMF & Macroeconomy: The IMF’s 2026 ranking keeps South Africa at the top while flagging faster growth momentum in countries like DRC and Ethiopia, with Nigeria’s GDP jump drawing attention. Oil Market Watch: India’s petroleum officials say any fuel-price moves hinge on stable global crude supplies, as Middle East tensions keep pressure on energy costs. Angola Space & Telecom: In Luanda, GGPEN and Africel signed an MoU to expand Angosat-2 services, with satellite applications flagged for oil spill detection, mining and agriculture; Telecom Namibia also moved to test Angosat-2 for remote connectivity. Mining & Logistics: The Lobito Corridor is being positioned as a faster, more resilient copper export route after improved shipments, strengthening the Kamoa-Kakula supply chain toward Atlantic markets. Shipbreaking Shock: Alang’s shipbreaking sector faces its worst-ever downturn as vessel arrivals hit record lows, threatening jobs and operations. Justice & IDs: Angola’s Justice Ministry announced plans to decentralize identity card production to speed BI issuance ahead of electoral updates. Cybersecurity: Check Point reports Angola and Nigeria among the most targeted African countries as ransomware and AI-enabled attacks intensify. Agriculture Inputs: Kenya’s cotton revival delivered 24 tonnes of seed to Busia farmers as part of a broader push to restart the cotton value chain.
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