AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndustrial Investment: Ethiopia has opened its first precious-metals refinery, a $50 million joint venture designed to process more than 600 tonnes a year and keep more gold value-added activity in the country. Economic Outlook: The IMF forecasts 9.2% growth in 2026, but warns inflation and the current-account deficit remain risks; inflation is projected at 11.7%. Power Infrastructure: Parliament approved a $145.8 million concessional World Bank loan to upgrade Addis Ababa’s grid, substations and underground lines. Trade and Finance: Ethiopia tightened rules for local marketing of Dangote Petroleum securities, limiting participation to qualified investors, while Ethiopia and Pakistan discussed faster pharmaceutical approvals to expand trade. Technology: Smartphone maker Transsion raised $390 million for AI and product development; the company manufactures in Ethiopia. Connectivity: China Southern launched twice-weekly Guangzhou–Addis Ababa flights, adding a direct link to a major Chinese commercial centre.
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