AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWomen at Work: A report on Somalia’s media industry found widespread harassment and job insecurity: just 10% of surveyed women journalists felt safe at work, while more than half reported chronic pay delays, irregular wages or unpaid work. Urban Jobs: The World Bank says sub-Saharan Africa’s cities could create more and better jobs as the region adds 748 million urban residents by 2050—but only with investment in transport, housing and business-friendly infrastructure. Trade and Employment: Washington plans to remove South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA duty-free access from January 2027. South African citrus growers warn the move could cost jobs and hurt local economies. Public Hiring: Morocco’s proposed 2027 budget puts jobs and youth on the agenda but cuts planned public-sector positions by 6.6%, to 34,452.
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