AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCounterterror Strike: A joint U.S.-Nigeria operation in northeast Nigeria killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global No. 2, along with other senior leaders, with no U.S. casualties reported. Diplomacy at Work: Nigeria’s Presidency pushed back on Peter Obi’s criticism of Tinubu’s Rwanda trip, saying the delegation included major industrial leaders and focused on investment and trade, not “flashy” ceremonies. Digital & Finance Push: In Zimbabwe, IPEC and FSD Africa launched an insurance regulatory sandbox to spur innovation and widen coverage. Tech Connectivity Debate: An Africa CEO Forum report in Kigali warns countries to build their own satellite and digital infrastructure—or risk dependence on foreign systems. Jobs Pressure in South Africa: Parliament scrutiny is growing over whether skills programmes are matching labour-market needs as unemployment climbs. Politics & Primaries: Nigeria’s ADC postponed its presidential and governorship screening to May 18, citing security concerns in parts of the north. Ebola Watch: Africa CDC says Ebola has resurged in DR Congo, with deaths reported.
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