AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCredit Markets: The African Union launched its Africa Credit Rating Agency in Balaclava, Mauritius, aiming to offer investors risk assessments grounded in African data and reduce borrowing costs. But its first test is credibility: investors will expect a proven track record and rigorous, independent methods. Investment Climate: Mauritius topped Bloomberg Economics’ 2026 ranking of 19 African markets for investment risk, with Nigeria making the biggest jump, rising four places to eighth. Regional Deals: Mauritius-based Monarch Capital bought a 60% controlling stake in De La Rue Kenya for Sh400 million; the Kenyan government retains 40%. Climate Finance: President Dharam Gokhool urged small island states to press for faster climate action, warning that rising seas threaten land, food security and livelihoods.
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