AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoECOWAS Single Currency Push: ECOWAS leaders reaffirmed plans to roll out the ECO single currency in phases by 2027, with countries meeting criteria like inflation, debt and monetary stability first—while key questions remain on the future central bank, decision rules, and how to handle members still using the CFA franc. WAFCON Spotlight: Ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, ESPN ranked all 16 contenders, with Nigeria again positioned as the team to beat as the tournament also decides four World Cup semifinalists plus two more via playoffs. Health Security Update: A new Africa health security review says the continent has improved outbreak prevention and response since 2021, with scores rising and spending averaging about 7.4% of GDP—still below high-income levels. World Cup Betting Integrity Row: FIFA is facing fresh scrutiny after the Copenhagen Group flagged seven “yellow alerts” tied to suspicious betting patterns, including incidents involving Themba Zwane and unusual wagers around Spain matches—while FIFA says it found no evidence of manipulation. Cape Verde Travel Rule Change: Royal Mail warns some destinations can’t receive money via postal networks, listing Cape Verde among restricted countries.
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