AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Century Push: A new “AI Century Economic Manifesto for Africa” argues the next leap won’t come from resources alone, but from citizen-based economies built on productivity, SME scaling, and wider AI skills. Trade Diplomacy: Tunisia is urging stronger African participation in global expos, pitching these platforms as practical tools for integration and competitiveness rather than “symbolic” showcases. São Tomé and Príncipe in the Spotlight: The EU has renewed fisheries access with São Tomé and Príncipe, keeping European tuna and longliner operations in the Gulf of Guinea in return for payments tied to local marine management. Mobility Gap: A Mo Ibrahim Foundation report says only four African countries—including São Tomé and Príncipe—have ratified the AU free movement protocol, warning that slow political action keeps intra-Africa travel costly and restrictive. Local Finance Context: Separate coverage shows São Tomé and Príncipe’s regional integration debate alongside broader governance and budget priorities elsewhere in Africa.
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