AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s IRGC says it struck the Togo-flagged tanker Trend after an “illegal attempt” to transit, while UK maritime monitors reported a separate security incident near Oman; the claims add to fears for global oil routes as fighting also spreads around Yemen and Saudi Arabia. US-Iran Brinkmanship: Trump says he’s at a “critical” point and weighs whether to “annihilate” Iran, as the UN faces fresh controversy over alleged war crimes tied to February strikes. Health Financing Push (Africa): The UN Economic Commission for Africa and Yemi Osinbajo lead efforts to boost sustainable domestic health funding, convening a High-Level Advisory Group to reduce reliance on aid amid debt pressure. Lomé Business & Tax Moves: Togo plans an SME financing portal linking small firms to banks and microfinance, and its Revenue Office launched an online platform for Single Business Tax (TPU) filing and payments. Digital Access Reality Check: A GSMA report says an entry-level smartphone costs about 76% of average monthly income in Sub-Saharan Africa, keeping many offline. Lomé/Regional Finance Training: UN Women and EBID in Lomé trained teams on gender-responsive sustainable finance to better mobilize capital for women’s economic empowerment.
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