AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Risk in the Sahel: A strong El Niño is forecast to push extreme heat hardest across Africa’s Sahel, with Nigeria, Sudan, Niger, and Chad projected to see about 66,800 extra deaths from September 2026 to February 2027—made worse by poverty, drought-linked farming, and limited electricity for cooling. Heat Preparedness Push: A separate projection warns Southern Africa could face major heat-related mortality through early 2027, urging governments to plan now for extreme temperatures. Bankable Projects for Africa’s Tech-Enabled Growth: UBA’s CEO says Africa needs more than ideas—projects must be rigorously prepared, institution-ready, and commercially sustainable to attract long-term capital, including in places like Chad where UBA has financed telecom infrastructure. Regional Security Networks: Coverage highlights calls for African special operations forces to connect and coordinate across borders as threats evolve. Infrastructure Watch in Cameroon: Chinese firms hold about 66% of major road contracts in northern Cameroon, but progress is slow on several projects—an execution lesson relevant to regional infrastructure delivery.
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