AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCultural & Youth Economy: Agortime in Volta Region wrapped up its 31st Kente Festival, urging protection of traditional weaving skills and pushing for sustainable income paths for young artisans as rising input costs and cheap imitations threaten authenticity. West Africa Connectivity: A new look at the Gulf of Guinea corridor highlights how Lagos, Benin’s Cotonou, and Lomé are evolving into a more connected trade and logistics belt—while a “blue frontier” push for cross-border sea transport is pitched as a faster alternative to congested road routes. Undersea Cable Security: A report urges Australia to treat submarine cable resilience as a regional priority, warning that threats to undersea links could also become a strategic investment opportunity. Diplomacy: Switzerland appointed Dr Thomas Oertle as Ambassador-designate to Ghana, Benin and Togo, with a background spanning international cooperation and science studies. Trade Modernisation (Ghana): Fidelity Bank Ghana calls for harmonised customs systems and better data to cut costs for traders—especially women importing via Lomé and Nigeria. Energy & Industry: Nigeria’s Dangote refinery coverage and Aradel’s plan to start petrol refining in 2027 both point to shifting regional fuel and industrial dynamics. Tech & Travel: KBUG.africa launched as an Africa-focused digital travel intelligence platform to help travellers “know before they go.”
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