AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoHealthcare Scholarships: Merck Foundation kicked off its 13th Africa Asia Luminary 2026 with First Ladies and health experts, reporting 2,600+ scholarships across 52 countries, including 800+ for fertility, psychiatry, women’s health and other critical specialties. Climate-Health Funding: Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation launched Nexa at London Climate Action Week, aiming to mobilise US$50m for locally led climate-health innovations, with the first funding call opening June 22 across Africa and the Americas. Diamond Industry Watch: De Beers CEO Al Cook says the long-running sale could be completed in weeks, with Namibia, Botswana and Angola among governments seeking equity stakes—while workers at Petra Diamonds’ Finsch mine in business rescue have raised salary fears. Energy Policy & Coal Coordination: FutureCoal expanded its Africa chapter, arguing Africa can’t afford fragmented voices as energy security, industrial policy and resource sovereignty become central to investment decisions. Botswana Tech & Education: Botho University’s value-for-money review drew attention after a government minister toured labs and innovation hubs, noting thousands of sponsored students and pushing closer links with private training providers.
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