AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Travel Disruption: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana departure for Mexico has been postponed after Mexican visa delays for some players and officials, with SAFA saying the team will keep training in Johannesburg while visas are sorted. Ebola & Border Health: Lagos is tightening surveillance at MMIA as Ebola fears rise across Africa, while WHO reports recoveries in the region and continues monitoring suspected cases. Rail Revival Push: An association is calling for a rail revival in Africa to create jobs, not just move passengers—adding pressure on governments to fix broken rail and port links. Vehicle Market Watch: South Africa’s new-vehicle sales hit a 13-year high for May despite high fuel prices, with Naamsa noting buyers increasingly focus on total cost of ownership. Morocco High-Speed Rail: Morocco says nearly 30% of its first high-speed rail network is complete under a $10.5bn transport investment plan tied to the 2030 World Cup. Maritime/Logistics Security: Nigeria and Liberia are deepening maritime partnerships to boost regional integration and the blue economy. Energy Logistics: Eswatini signs a Taiwan-backed deal for a strategic oil reserve, raising questions about affordability amid high unemployment and poverty.
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