AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation & Connectivity: TAAG Angola Airlines won EASA approval to fly its 787-9 Dreamliners into Europe, starting with Luanda–Lisbon, boosting Angola’s long-haul reach. Urban Transport & Mobility: Lagos’ Omi Eko Project, backed by the European Investment Bank with a €170m deal, aims to cut commute times by expanding climate-resilient water transport and upgrading ferry terminals. Road Safety Disruption: A gravel-laden truck overturned on Zimbabwe’s Gwanda–Manama Road, blocking the route and forcing detours for motorists and buses. Maritime & Trade Flows: Guinea is diverting shipping from bauxite to iron ore as it pushes higher exports for China’s “green steel,” reshaping West African cargo patterns. Energy & Fuel Costs: Dangote Refinery cut Nigeria’s jet fuel price by N100 to N1,450/litre, following a recent petrol reduction—an airline cost relief that could ease fares. Border & Logistics Pressure: South Africa intensified immigration enforcement, repatriating hundreds of Malawians and Zimbabweans via Beitbridge, with more buses expected—adding strain to cross-border transport operations. Infrastructure Finance: The African Development Bank approved Shs650bn (and €155.99m) for Arua Airport upgrades in Uganda, supporting regional air logistics. Digital Governance: BPSR and GovTech Africa signed an MoU to rank and improve federal MDAs’ websites, training digital officers to strengthen service delivery.
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