AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS–South Africa Visa Standoff: South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Roelf Meyer, says Pretoria will keep pushing for dialogue after the US announced visa curbs on officials accused of race-based discrimination and related actions. Food & Livestock Health: South Africa’s FMD response faces criticism as reports say no new animal samples have been sent to the Pirbright reference lab since January, raising fears over vaccine matching. Water & Climate Resilience: South Africa’s water challenge is shifting from building new supply to making systems reliable and financially sustainable, including reuse, groundwater and other sources. Agribusiness Finance: Kenya’s Equity Bank is accelerating lending that links farmers and SMEs to value addition and global markets. Ghana Shea Value Chain: Ghana’s World Shea Expo in Tamale spotlights women and youth-led processing, branding and investment, aiming to grow exports. Liberia Informal Fisheries Support: Liberia’s West Point fishmongers received first cash payments under a government social protection project backed by the World Bank and partners. Regional Trade Watch: The East African Community says China remains its biggest trade partner, with agriculture exports like coffee and spices still key. Humanitarian Alarm (Sudan): WFP warns acute hunger is worsening for millions in Sudan as funding shortages threaten to scale back aid.
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