AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTB Funding Push: African MPs meeting in Cape Town pledged to cut reliance on donor money for tuberculosis care, arguing for more domestic financing as international support slips. Trade Shockwatch: China’s zero-tariff deal is already moving goods—Kenyan avocado shipments to China signal new export momentum, though analysts warn the biggest gains may tilt toward stronger economies. Education Boost in Dedza: Apostle Kawinga’s new school block in Natiswe, Dedza, has driven enrolment from 300 to 1,100, ending years of classes under trees. Malawi Forex Pressure: Reserve Bank officials told Parliament Malawi is spending over $700m on fuel imports while earning under $400m from tobacco, widening the foreign-currency gap. Security Crackdown: Police and the Malawi Defence Force arrested 14 in Nsundwe, seizing suspected illicit fuel drums and counterfeit beer. Diplomacy: Somaliland says it will open an embassy in Jerusalem after Israel’s recognition.
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