AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAGOA Trade Push: The U.S. Meat Export Federation says AGOA duty-free access isn’t translating into real market access, citing barriers for U.S. beef and pork in South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Namibia and Kenya, and urges the U.S. to use AGOA to unlock agricultural trade. Fuel Price Watch (SA): South Africa’s June fuel adjustment signals relief for diesel users but petrol motorists face increases, with changes linked to global crude and shipping costs. Food Prices & Farmer Support (Kenya/India): Kenya’s Tea Board reintroduces a 2026 tea levy at export/import to fund research and farmer price stability, while India raises onion procurement prices under its buffer stock scheme to support farmers and curb retail spikes. Public Health (DR Congo Ebola): NGOs are accelerating work on a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain in DR Congo, as cases rise and WHO points to an rVSV-based candidate. Consumer Protection (Ghana): A Ghana campaign urges “Verify Before You Buy” to fight counterfeit and unsafe goods, pushing industry and regulators to work together. Retail & Payments (Ghana): MTN Ghana and OnePIN report strong engagement for MediaX, a self-service ad platform for brands. Business Leadership (Nigeria): PZ Cussons Nigeria appoints a new CEO as Dimitrios Kostianis steps down, after a turnaround back to profitability.
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