AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation & Trade Links: Air Tanzania (ATCL) says it will launch direct Tanzania–Russia flights via Moscow later this year, a move meant to lift tourism and business travel. AI Pressure Test: PwC warns many African firms are stuck in “pilot mode” — 82% run AI trials, but few scale them into real returns as global competition tightens. Public Anger Over Fuel: Kenya faces fresh protests as fuel shortages and hoarding claims hit after EPRA raised diesel and petrol prices, squeezing boda boda and matatu operators. Health Emergency: Congo’s new Ebola outbreak in Ituri has surged to at least 80 deaths, with screening and contact tracing ramping up. Security: US and Nigeria jointly killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s second-in-command, in the Lake Chad Basin. Jobs & Skills Scrutiny (SA): South Africa’s unemployment climb to 32.7% is reigniting debate over whether training systems are aligned to hiring needs. Regional Migration: Sierra Leone agreed to accept hundreds of ECOWAS deportees from the US, with the first flight due May 20. Transport Cost Hit (SA): Students report rising taxi/bus/train fares forcing long walks, missed classes, and skipped meals.
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