AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoU.S. Midterms: Democrats are projected to win the House, putting Hakeem Jeffries in line to become its first Black speaker. New Mexico also elected Deb Haaland as the first Native American woman to govern a U.S. state. Middle East spillover: The Asian Football Confederation postponed Saudi Arabia’s 2027 Asian Cup to December, citing regional tensions and travel disruptions. Africa’s digital future: Ghana’s communications minister urged African countries to shape global internet and AI rules, warning that systems built without African data and perspectives could deepen inequality. Energy and trade: Africa’s long-delayed energy bank has launched, while 19 countries are set to lose U.S. duty-free trade access in 2027, adding pressure on exporters. Asia’s pressures: A World Bank report warns South Asia’s demographic dividend is fading, with the working-age population share expected to peak in 2034. Across Asia-Pacific, rising heat is also driving demand for cooling and straining power systems. Kenya’s outlook: Growth is forecast at 4.8% this year, but geopolitical tensions, costly energy and election uncertainty pose risks.
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