AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Infrastructure: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s segment of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigerian gas through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel and onward to Mediterranean export routes, with the full system projected to move 20–30 bcm of gas annually. Trade & Macroeconomics: Tunisia’s trade deficit widened sharply in the first five months of 2026 to 10,415.6 million dinars, driven mainly by higher energy import bills and a drop in the export-to-import coverage ratio to 73%. Finance & Growth Watch: The IMF’s 2026 ranking keeps South Africa and Egypt at the top of Africa’s richest economies, while highlighting Nigeria’s large GDP jump. Business & Risk: Algeria’s presence in the World Cup spotlight continues as Algeria match officials are named for key games, while Kansas City security concerns include charges over stolen England training gear worth about $18,000. Power Sector Trend: A report says African electricity markets are shifting from state utility dominance toward private capital and blended finance to improve reliability.
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