AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClean Cooking Crisis: A new IEA report warns sub-Saharan Africa is still far from clean cooking access, with nearly 970 million people lacking clean fuels in 2024; the gap is set to keep widening and could push the number without clean cooking past 1 billion by 2027. Mozambique Flood Health Funding: WHO says it needs about US$21.5m to support roughly 539,000 people affected by floods in southern and central Mozambique, citing damaged health services and higher risks of waterborne disease. Cabo Delgado Security for Investment: Cabo Delgado’s governor urges investors to follow Defense and Security Forces protocols, linking stability to continued agribusiness and tourism development. Mozambique Independence Push: President Daniel Chapo calls for economic self-reliance through more production, industrialization, jobs, and better use of natural resources amid climate shocks and insecurity. El Niño Drought Risk: Southern Africa, including Mozambique, is flagged as high-risk for drought as El Niño conditions likely intensify, threatening harvests and food security. Fuel Queues in Maputo: Fuel shortages are back in Maputo and Matola, with the issue described as access and release constraints tied to regulation, foreign currency and bank guarantees—not total stock. Digital Transformation Boost: The ITU chief praises Mozambique’s digital progress, highlighting school connectivity, public service delivery and skills for an emerging national AI strategy.
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