AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade & Logistics: Russia’s FESCO says it has completed its first direct container shipment to Dar es Salaam, linking Novorossiysk via India’s Nhava Sheva and cutting a new corridor into East Africa. Policy & Mobility: Nigeria has started implementing a 30-day visa-free entry for Rwandan nationals across airports, land borders and seaports, with longer stays requiring visas. Africa CEO Forum Fallout: Rwanda’s Paul Kagame used the Kigali CEO Forum to warn against “being ripped off” on minerals and urged Africa to process resources at home, while the UAE’s Thani Al Zeyoudi pushed investment in logistics, physical and digital infrastructure. Digital Race: A Kigali report urges African governments to invest in local satellite and digital infrastructure, warning against dependence on foreign-controlled systems. AI Pressure: PwC says 82% of African firms are running AI pilots, but few are scaling for real returns. Energy Cost Watch: Tanzania is among Africa’s highest fuel-price countries, adding pressure to household and business costs.
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