AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfCFTA Digital Trade: AfCFTA’s Secretariat picked Nigeria, Kenya and Morocco to pilot ADAPT, a continent-wide digital public infrastructure plan using secure digital identities, trusted data exchange and interoperable payments to cut border delays and costs for SMEs. Energy & Power: Morocco’s electricity imports jumped 63.5% in Q1 2026 as demand rose while domestic output fell. Industrial Momentum: The AfDB again highlights Morocco’s industrial climb, citing aerospace and automotive as key drivers in Africa’s industrialisation race. Fertilizer Market Scrutiny: U.S. corn growers backed an FTC probe into fertilizer competition after years of high prices squeezing farm returns. Meta Monetisation: Meta launched paid “Plus” subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, adding creator and engagement tools and testing paid AI tiers. Morocco in the Spotlight (Sports): Morocco’s captain Achraf Hakimi is in the Champions League final spotlight, while football coverage also flags Neymar’s injury risk ahead of Brazil’s opener vs Morocco.
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