AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWAFCON 2026 (Morocco): Nigeria kick off their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence in Rabat today against debutants Malawi, with coach Justine Madugu leaning on key stars as the tournament expands to 16 teams. WAFCON (Morocco): Morocco’s own Atlas Lionesses opened the competition with a 4-0 win over Kenya, setting an early standard at the finals in Morocco. Sports Spotlight: France appointed Zinedine Zidane as national coach on a four-year deal, replacing Didier Deschamps after a World Cup fourth-place finish. Business & Trade: Qatar Airways Cargo added freighter capacity and resumed belly-hold cargo links including Casablanca and Marrakesh, boosting weekly capacity across Africa and beyond. Industry in Morocco: Gentex says it plans a Moroccan facility to localize production for European vehicle supply chains, targeting start-up in 2028. Green Economy: The AfDB approved a €100m loan for Gotion Power Morocco’s EV battery gigafactory, reinforcing Morocco’s push into battery manufacturing and the energy transition. Football & Fair Play: Nigeria’s federation and AFC Toronto condemned racist abuse aimed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo after a hotel theft case in Morocco.
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