AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Infrastructure Gap: An IMF-backed look at 2026 shows Sub-Saharan Africa has only about 160 data centres (around 5.5% of global installs), with nearly half concentrated in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya—an issue for AI growth across the region. Seychelles Housing Push: NBCC (India) has signed a landmark deal to build 1,008 affordable homes on Île Aurore, funded by a $75m EXIM Bank line of credit, including a sewage treatment plant. Ocean & Climate Diplomacy: Seychelles’ Angelique Pouponneau, ocean negotiator for AOSIS, says ocean protection must come with real emissions cuts and climate finance—no “hypocrisy” from major polluters. Tourism Trade & Sports Link: Nigeria’s Akwaaba African Travel Market (Sept 13–15, Lagos) will spotlight sports tourism and cross-border packages around AFCON 2027. Visa Rules Affect Mobility: Finland confirms only Mauritius and Seychelles among African nations get visa-free entry, under Schengen stay limits. Maritime Industry: India’s GRSE secured a ₹1,032 crore ONGC contract for four platform supply vessels, boosting offshore logistics capacity.
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