AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSADC Summit Prep: Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC is set for an R11.9 million upgrade to its toilet facilities ahead of President Ramaphosa’s August visit for the 46th SADC summit, with the venue also hosting SADC’s industrialisation week (July 27–31) focused on resilient, sustainable, and inclusive industrialisation. Public Spending & Climate Resilience: More than 140 SADC officials will meet in Johannesburg (July 15–17) for training on cost-benefit analysis to help governments stretch limited budgets across health, infrastructure, and climate resilience. Mining Pressure on Forests: A new study warns that mine development is driving wider forest loss across Africa—deforestation near mine sites can trigger much larger clearing for roads and settlements, with especially high multiplier effects in DR Congo. Maritime Security & Climate Risk: Kenya is advancing its National Maritime Security Strategy after an IMO-supported workshop, with attention on cyber threats, uncrewed systems, underwater infrastructure risks, and climate change. Comoros in Visa Lists: Antigua and Barbuda and Panama both published 2026 visa-free entry lists that include Comoros, with stay limits noted by each country.
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