AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeatwave & power stress: A new report on regional electricity shows Tunisia’s rolling power cuts are part of a wider Mediterranean strain driven by extreme heat and grid weaknesses, with outages also hitting Libya, Algeria, Malta and worsening conditions in Iraq. Nile & water stakes: With Nile levels falling in Sudan, a water expert is urging a binding GERD agreement—another reminder that Egypt’s water security remains tightly linked to upstream decisions. Waste & recycling economy: Cairo’s “Garbage City” is benefiting from a surge in demand for recycled polyethylene tied to global plastic supply shocks, showing how local recyclers can plug into international markets. Urban expansion: Egypt’s New Capital push continues, with officials highlighting 39 new cities built over the past decade and framing the next phase around smart infrastructure and investment. Climate risk in the field: A separate look at extreme weather highlights how lightning-driven wildfire outbreaks can linger and multiply even when storms bring some rain—an urgent lesson for preparedness. BRICS health & mental wellness: BRICS health ministers adopted a declaration and backed centres of excellence for mental wellness, with Egypt among participants.
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