AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Watch: Uganda’s everyday food handling is flagged as unsafe, from greasy stall cloths to risky market practices that normalise contamination. Consumer Health Alert: A US-linked Salmonella outbreak has been tied to moringa leaf powder supplements, with multiple products named and recalls expanding. Inflation & Household Pressure: Nigeria’s headline inflation rose to 15.93% in May 2026 as food and other costs keep squeezing consumers, even as month-on-month inflation eased. Policy Pushback: An economic group rejects IMF advice to add fuel and telecom taxes, warning it will worsen cost-of-living strain. Trade & Enforcement: Nigeria Customs seized 3,310 jerry cans of smuggled vegetable oil, targeting illicit imports that undercut local producers. Digital Divide: A new analysis says Africa has under 1% of global AI compute capacity but pays up to 40% more for cloud services, risking exclusion from the AI economy. Tanzania Trade Readiness: TÜV Rheinland expands Tanzania’s PVoC coverage to include Greater China, aiming to speed conformity checks for imports. Energy Access: Oryx Energies Tanzania opens a new Wazo fuel station, citing improved investment conditions and plans to expand further.
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