AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Security & Climate-Smart Agriculture: Nigeria’s FG and Bank of Agriculture launched the Renewed Hope Smallholder Agricultural Financing Programme to lift annual grain output from 11m tonnes to 25m tonnes, using single-digit 9% loans plus improved seeds and fertiliser for up to 5m farmers. Clean Water & Public Health: South Africa marked Mandela Day with a Mandela Day Water Services Project and an acceleration programme for unserved communities, focusing on clean, reliable water access. Air & Environment Governance: Ghana’s EPA was honoured for progress tackling air pollution at the Africa Clean Air Forum, as calls grow for stronger clean-air financing and “clean air zones.” Ports, Trade & Environmental Review: Ghana’s Transport Minister says Keta Port and Ho Airport revitalisation are on track, with an EPA environmental permit already granted after an impact assessment. Agri-Food Jobs for Women & Youth: Nigeria’s RISE project is moving into operations, launching an EOI for women and youth-led MSMEs to scale rice, maize, soybean and groundnut value chains with climate-smart support. Human Rights & Conflict Risk: Ethiopia saw protests in Addis Ababa over alleged forced recruitment of civilians in Tigray, raising fears of a widening humanitarian crisis.
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