AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Finance: African advocates are pressing for needs-based funding at COP31, where rich and developing nations are clashing over climate finance. Ghana’s Jospong Group is showcasing recycling and composting as solutions for fast-growing cities. City Hall: Coalition talks are intensifying in eThekwini after no party won a majority, with the DA seeking to lead the new administration. In Johannesburg, a second explosion at a Mayfair substation has prolonged power cuts for thousands. Urban Health: Accra’s Agbogbloshie dump is exposing workers and nearby residents to smoke, dust and toxic waste, raising fresh concerns about the city’s waste crisis. Cleaner Transport: Nairobi’s electric buses are offering quieter rides and cleaner streets, as operators expand their fleets. Security and Rights: Nigerian troops say they foiled an attack in Adamawa and rescued three kidnapped civilians. A Kenyan domestic worker in Saudi Arabia faces 100 lashes after giving birth outside marriage, according to a court ruling. Regional Spotlight: Dakar is hosting Africa’s first Youth Olympic Games, drawing young athletes from around the world.
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