AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGlobal Economy: The IMF expects growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026, warning that conflict and the AI boom are widening economic divides. The Middle East crisis is already raising Kenya’s fuel import costs, while developing countries face mounting debt pressures. Africa’s Resources: China’s Xi said African minerals belong to the continent, as major powers compete for access. Separately, reports of African recruits being drawn into Russia’s war effort have raised questions about Moscow’s expanding church presence on the continent. Food and Development: A farming initiative has helped 190 farmers in Malawi and Ethiopia produce 15 million eggs, aiming to improve nutrition and incomes. Benin also signed €326 million in development financing for a regional trade route and climate-resilient agriculture. Economic Policy: Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the economics Nobel for research that shaped how governments and central banks respond to economic shocks.
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