AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Security & Industry: Olam Agri says it has doubled wheat milling capacity in Diamniadio, Senegal, to over 360,000 tonnes a year, aiming to boost local bakeries, pasta and biscuit makers and strengthen food supply resilience. Digital Payments: AfricaNenda urges Liberia and other African countries to move faster on inclusive instant payment systems, warning that fragmented rules and supervision keep banks and mobile money from working as one interoperable ecosystem. Cybersecurity: Interpol reports AI is behind 55% of cybercrime cases across Africa, with losses rising from $192m (2024) to $484m (2025), driven by AI-enabled scams, credential theft and automated social engineering. Infrastructure Finance: Leaders and investors are meeting in Dar es Salaam for the Africa50 Infra for Africa Forum to close the continent’s infrastructure funding gap and push “vision to delivery.” U.S. Visa Policy: The U.S. makes its $20,000 visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 50 countries, including Senegal, raising the cost and drawing criticism over the burden on travelers. Energy & Trade: DP World expands East Africa logistics with Kenya’s Mombasa Industrial Park SEZ, positioned near the Port of Mombasa to support regional trade and jobs.
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