AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPremium Travel Watch: A new comparison says business class is closing the gap with first class in 2026, with more lie-flat, privacy and direct-aisle features—so many travelers may get better value by choosing business. Critical Minerals Diplomacy: India has resumed talks with Zambia on accessing critical minerals, pushing for brownfield/near-production deals and long-term offtake as earlier negotiations stalled over mining-right assurances. Housing & Urban Tech: Abidjan home-hunters say decent rentals remain out of reach despite economic growth, with UN Habitat warning Sub-Saharan Africa faces high rental unaffordability. Solar for Electrification: Africa is on track for a record 17GW of solar installations in 2026, and solar mini-grids are highlighted as a practical fix for low rural electricity access in Francophone West Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire. Cocoa Supply Signals: Cocoa futures surged as traders priced tighter 2026/27 supply, citing weaker early Ivory Coast crop prospects and El Niño-linked risks. Wildlife Science: West African field research finds chimp-like climbing ability may be older than thought, with monkeys using flexible feet to climb skinny trunks. Finance & Ownership: Kenya’s CBK approved Nedbank’s plan to buy a 66% stake in NCBA, a major shift in East African banking ownership.
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