AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Adaptation Funding: The GEF approved new LDCF/SCCF projects worth over $67m (with nearly $218m in co-financing) for vulnerable countries including Senegal, targeting flood and coastal risks, food and water security, ecosystem protection, and disaster preparedness. Power & Climate Outcomes: The World Bank says West Africa’s power integration push is expanding access: over 4,000 km of transmission lines built across 15 countries and more than 3 million people gained electricity access from 2019-2025, with cross-border trade rising. Energy, Growth Pressure: The EBRD warns Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth will slow to 4.7% in 2026 as energy costs rise and trade and investment get hit by Middle East tensions. Senegal Politics: Senegal’s political crisis deepened after Pastef said it would not join President Faye’s new government, as a 30-member cabinet was unveiled. Water Diplomacy: Nigeria and the UAE renewed cooperation on water supply, sanitation and irrigation, with Senegal flagged for a joint water forum. Rights & Travel Risk: A new LGBTQ risk map says conditions worsened in several countries including Senegal, raising travel risks.
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