AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoWorld Cup Squad Decisions: South Africa coach Hugo Broos called Thapelo Morena’s World Cup cut a “hard decision,” saying medical advice showed he wouldn’t be ready for the opening match as Bafana finalised their 26-player squad ahead of a warm-up vs Nicaragua. Ivory Coast Football Spotlight: Ivorian midfielder Yan Diomandé remains a Liverpool target, but RB Leipzig insist he’s staying—while a reported legal dispute over his representation could shape his summer move. Abidjan/Regional Governance & Digital ID: Mauritius data protection chief Drudeisha Madhub warned that digital identity systems must be built with privacy and cybersecurity safeguards, not treated as afterthoughts—an issue resonating as African governments push digital public infrastructure. AfDB Industrialisation Watch: A new AfDB index puts Morocco first in Africa’s industrialisation rankings for the first time, narrowly edging South Africa, with Ivory Coast listed among the continent’s leading industrial economies. Security & Livelihoods in the Region: Mali’s Eid al-Adha is hit by an al-Qaida-linked blockade around Bamako, driving up sheep and fuel prices and straining access to the ritual for ordinary families. Africa Growth Outlook: The AfDB projects Africa’s growth slowing to 4.2% this year from 4.4% in 2025, citing war-related shocks and financing gaps.
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