AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSovereign Wealth Spotlight: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) says it posted record 2025 profits of OMR2.9 billion and a 14.6% return, ranking 3rd globally among sovereign wealth funds—plus OMR800 million to the state budget. Energy & Trade Pressure: Strait of Hormuz shipping strain is rippling into everyday supply chains in Japan, with naphtha-linked shortages forcing packaging changes at major food brands. Education Crisis: New reporting warns more than 100 million African children are still out of school, with progress stalling as population growth outpaces attendance. Humanitarian Strain in the Maghreb: Sahrawi NGOs accuse Amnesty International of “selectivity” over alleged killings near Tindouf camps, as camp aid continues to shrink. Water & Data for North Africa: FAO training in Tunisia pushes AI and geospatial tools to manage water and land systems, including Libya’s MERWAT platform. Algeria-France Links: French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is set to visit Algiers to revive judicial cooperation amid lingering diplomatic tensions. World Cup Climate Backdrop: A new climate critique says the 2026 tournament is on track to be among the most polluting ever, driven heavily by air travel.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.