AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSahel Security Shock: Mutinous soldiers attacked Niamey’s airport and the presidency in Niger, briefly knocking out state media, as forces moved to retake seized sites—raising fears that resources will be diverted from jihadist fighting. Power Market Pressure: Nigeria’s NERC says Togo, Benin and Niger still owe $11.16m for 2025 electricity supply, with remittance performance at 84.9%, while domestic payments look stronger. Energy Cost Headwinds: Morocco’s oil and gas import bill rose by $2.2bn (March–August 2026) as the Hormuz crisis lifted diesel and LNG prices. Grid & Reform Watch: South Africa’s Eskom and power-sector governance remains in focus as the electricity market opens to competition and regulators push licences and metering. Critical Minerals Angle: A report highlights how heavy rare earth supply chains—key for EVs and wind—remain concentrated in China, with nearby upstream sources in Myanmar and Laos under scrutiny. Solar Momentum: SADC and regional partners are planning for the 2026/27 rainfall season with sector sessions spanning agriculture, water, energy and disaster risk.
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