AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFintech & Mobility: Ghana’s VaMijo is challenging Uber and Bolt with a locally built ride-hailing model that plugs into Mobile Money and targets affordability for everyday commuters. AgriTech & Credit Access: Senegal-based UfarmX is digitising smallholder value chains to generate credit scores, credit-scoring an estimated 17,000+ farmers and pushing an API to help banks scale farm lending. Energy Transition & Power: A new analysis argues EVs are becoming economically viable in developing countries, especially for buses and high-mileage public transport—an angle that matters for African cities. Digital Governance: The Gambia’s digital tax stamp system is drawing regional attention, with customs officials from South Africa and Rwanda expected to study how real-time tracking is boosting compliance and revenue. Investment Watch (Senegal): UNCTAD data shows Senegal’s foreign direct investment fell about 90% in 2025 after a construction-heavy oil and gas investment cycle. Public Health: The ILDS launched an initiative warning against skin-lightening products, citing high usage rates and serious health risks, including among children.
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