AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño Alarm: The UN and WMO warn a strengthening El Niño could bring extreme heat, drought and heavy rain into 2027, “adding fuel to a planet already on fire,” with Africa bracing for major food, water and health shocks. AU Preparedness Push: The African Union calls for urgent national and regional planning for the projected 2026/27 El Niño, citing droughts, floods, disease outbreaks and pressure on public finances. Climate-Smart Farming in SA: Islamic Relief South Africa and partners are installing solar-powered vertical hydroponics and greenhouse tunnels in schools in Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal to boost sustainable food growing and women’s empowerment. Industrial Pollution Enforcement (Lagos): LASEPA reopens six sealed iron-and-steel firms in Ikorodu after compliance upgrades, following air-pollution violations. Food Security & Agribusiness Deal (Ghana): Pangea Africa and Black Star acquire a majority stake in Eden Tree to expand production and cut post-harvest losses. Ocean Protection: An EU-backed declaration on illegal fishing boosts transparency and data-sharing, with China staying out. Weather Watch (SA): South African Weather Service issues damaging coastal wind/wave warnings for parts of KZN.
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