AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup buzz in Senegal: Senegal has picked Rutgers University in Piscataway as its official 2026 World Cup training base, with the Miller Practice Fields set to host the team and bring global attention to New Jersey. Health policy shake-up: In The Gambia, EFSTH leaders defend a controversial consultation fee rise from D25 to D100, saying it also covers medicines and is meant to keep public healthcare sustainable. Climate pressure on housing: A new UNEP/GlobalABC report warns buildings decarbonisation is stalling, even as construction remains a major emissions source and faces energy-price shocks. Digital push: Senegal doubles down on smart cities and digital growth through its New Deal Technologique strategy, aiming to digitise most public services and build digital sovereignty. Rights under strain: Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ crackdown continues, with reports of 100+ arrests since legal changes to penal code provisions. Regional energy talk: Nigeria’s oil-and-gas reforms and port expansion plans keep the spotlight on energy and trade infrastructure across West and Central Africa.
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