AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSouthern Africa Finance Appointment: Afreximbank named Peter Adeshola Olowononi as director of regional operations for Southern Africa, effective May 1, replacing Humphrey Nwugo; Olowononi previously led client relations in Anglophone West Africa, including São Tomé and Príncipe, and has supported healthcare and road projects alongside major infrastructure and energy financing. Alcohol & Public Health Watch: A 2026 Data Commons report highlights the highest alcohol-consuming countries in Africa, with Uganda topping the list at 11.30 litres per person annually; the findings point to health and social risks tied to drinking patterns. Korea-Africa Cooperation (Health-Relevant): South Korea’s foreign minister held talks with counterparts from 11 African countries including São Tomé and Príncipe, discussing expanded cooperation across development areas that can shape future health and social programs. Child Nutrition & Care Gaps: On International Children’s Day, a Catholic Church official warned that despite national commitments, children still attend school without having eaten, and that economic hardship can block access to medicines and recommended pregnancy healthcare.
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