AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfrica’s Digital Future: Kenya’s ICT minister urged a shift from dialogue to practical, people-centred technology that protects rights and earns public trust. Egypt, meanwhile, reported 19.3% growth in its ICT sector and is expanding 5G networks. AI Race: French startup Mistral unveiled an open-weight model it says can rival leading systems at lower cost, adding to competition among US, Chinese and European developers. Africa’s Economy: The World Bank raised its 2026 growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.3%, while warning that poverty remains a challenge. African leaders are also launching a credit agency to seek cheaper borrowing. Global Markets: A bond sell-off pushed US Treasury yields to 24-year highs, with deficits and AI-related borrowing adding to pressure. Climate and Infrastructure: Indonesia called for global action as rising seas threaten island nations; meanwhile, annual investment in the world’s electricity grids could reach $970 billion by 2050.
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