AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPoverty Watch: Nigeria slipped 12 places to 56th among the world’s 60 poorest countries in a 2026 GDP-PPP per capita ranking, with Burundi the lowest at $994.23, while Nigeria’s growth is not lifting millions out of poverty. Education & Migration Policy: In Mayotte, students return to overcrowded, under-resourced schools after a 2024 cyclone, as French leaders again link education strain to migration from Comoros and East Africa. Regional Data Governance: UNESCO and Smart Africa helped convene a Southern Africa workshop that included Comoros, aiming to harmonise data governance rules to support cross-border digital services and AI readiness. Blue Economy & Skills: Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute is pushing investment-ready plans across fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, transport and logistics, with a blue economy conference set for September 7–9. Port & Trade Links: Tanzania’s Mtwara port upgrades—new berths and handling equipment—are boosting year-round cargo and expanding routes for neighbours, with Comoros cited among growing demand markets. Sports: Nigeria’s Super Falcons face fresh scrutiny after failing to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with October Olympic qualifiers including a match-up against Comoros.
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