AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEast Africa Energy Infrastructure: Tanzania and Uganda handed over the proposed refined petroleum products site at Chongoleani, Tanga, to Worley Consulting for feasibility studies—soil tests, environmental work and preliminary designs—aimed at strengthening fuel security and adding value to EACOP crude flows. Aviation Expansion: Royal Air Maroc grew its fleet to 70 aircraft and targets 74 by end-2026, 88 in 2027 and 200 by 2037 as Casablanca cements its hub role. Airline M&A: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted final bids for at least 44.9% of Portugal’s TAP, with a mid-October decision expected. Airport Capacity Pressure: Egypt’s push to expand Cairo International Airport is tied to fast-rising passenger demand and growing airline capacity. Shipping Connectivity: UNCTAD data shows China widening its lead in liner-shipping connectivity, while Egypt tops Africa. Red Sea Risk: Analysts warn Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea disruptions are reshaping Ethiopia’s logistics routes and costs. Health Scorecards (Logistics-adjacent): Ghana expanded its community scorecard platform to track HIV and TB indicators across CHPS zones. Road/Transport Politics (Nigeria): Atiku’s camp renewed calls for Tinubu’s promised nationwide transport fare cuts to start immediately.
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