AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Elections: Botswana’s IEC is pushing tech-led voter registration and electoral data management reforms, while also clarifying that “no EVMs” was personal opinion after public pushback. Health & Pharma Diplomacy: India’s Africa Forum Summit was postponed amid a public health situation linked to the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, spotlighting how Indian generics underpin care across Africa. Healthcare Capacity Boost: Merck Foundation says it has funded 2,600+ scholarships for healthcare providers across 52 countries and 44 specialties, with the 2026 Africa Asia Luminary convening First Ladies to expand clinical skills. Climate-Health Innovation Funding: Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation launched Nexa, aiming to mobilise US$50m for locally led climate and health innovations, with a first funding call opening June 22. Diamond Industry Signals: De Beers CEO Al Cook says the company’s sale could be concluded in weeks, with Botswana and other diamond states seeking equity stakes. Energy Policy Coordination: FutureCoal expands its Africa chapter, arguing coal-producing countries must coordinate on energy security, technology and investment rather than acting in isolation.
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