AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKenya Politics: President William Ruto told the opposition it has no development agenda, saying critics focus on nicknames instead of solutions. South Africa Economy: Ramaphosa urged South Africans to “tighten the belt” as Middle East conflict pushes up oil and fertiliser costs, hitting jobs and growth. Regional Fisheries: SADC reappointed Stanley Ndara to chair the MCSCC board in Maputo, with a push to cut illegal fishing and reduce donor dependence. Anti-Corruption Watch: A whistleblower complaint alleges corruption and nepotism at Namibia’s NIPDB, including recruitment and procurement irregularities. Maritime Security: Nigeria called for stronger collaboration among African navies, stressing technology-led maritime protection. Ebola & Vaccines: The US says it will re-engage with Gavi to speed Ebola vaccine access amid the outbreak. Innovation & Trade: Nigeria marked a milestone as WIPO opened its first Sub-Saharan Africa office in Abuja. Clean Transport: Spiro secured $215m to expand Africa’s electric mobility and battery-swapping network. Migration: Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Canaries visit puts spotlight on dangerous Atlantic crossings, where over 1,000 died or went missing last year. World Cup Focus: Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz set the bar at reaching the 2026 knockout stage.
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