AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoRegional Food Security & Trade: Djibouti has started building a new Damerjog energy terminal (375,000 m³ storage; up to 5m tonnes/year) to secure fuel supplies for Ethiopia and strengthen port-rail-pipeline logistics. Livestock & Disease Watch: Namibia faces foot-and-mouth disease fallout, triggering panic meat buying in Windhoek and forcing the Grootfontein Show to run without livestock auctions/exhibitions. Agribusiness Deals: Ghana’s Northern-Savanna and Complete Farmer are partnering to grow and export 500+ acres of white sesame to international markets. Health Systems: Zambia says it’s pushing local vaccine manufacturing capacity and urges faster WHO pandemic agreement negotiations. Climate & Water Risks: Lake Victoria stakeholders warn El Niño rains could worsen pollution from sewage, runoff and industrial waste unless wastewater treatment is strengthened. Finance for Farmers: Ecobank plans a $2.6bn loan portfolio by 2030 for women-led businesses and agricultural SMEs, including $600m for agri-SMEs. Policy Pressure (Nigeria): Atiku Abubakar backs labour’s call for a higher minimum wage, arguing N70,000 has lost purchasing power amid rising fuel, food and rent.
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