AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRussia–Africa Summit Prep: Guinea-Bissau confirmed it will participate in Russia’s third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow in October, where Sergey Lavrov says priorities will include digital economy, AI, payment platforms, and alternative-currency settlements, alongside food security that goes beyond exports to support local production of crops and fertilizers. Mining & Energy Cooperation: Lavrov also said Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed favourable conditions for Russian firms, including RUSAL, and discussed expanding ties in mineral resources, geological exploration, energy, and fisheries. Water Infrastructure Deals: At the African Water Forum in N’Djamena, Cameroon’s water minister held B2B talks with global water and sanitation firms, including off-grid solar water solutions that have been used in Guinea-Bissau, aiming to upgrade utilities and expand clean water access. Youth Skills & Jobs: An Afrobarometer survey across 38 countries flags inadequate training and lack of job experience as top barriers to youth employment, with many young people preferring entrepreneurship. Industry Context: A separate report highlights calls for faster African industrialization and fewer barriers to intra-African trade, arguing the continent still exports too many unprocessed raw materials.
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