AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Governance: Tshwane’s mayor Nasiphi Moya admits cracks in the ANC-led coalition, pointing to the lack of a coalition agreement as a key oversight while insisting services have held up and future coalitions remain possible. Peace & Diplomacy: At the AU’s 21st extraordinary session in Angola, Cameroon’s PM envoy Dion Ngute pushed dialogue as the route to resolving conflicts, with focus on early warning, counter-terrorism and sustainable funding for African-led peace. Global Representation: The UN General Assembly backed “Correct the Map,” voting to replace the Mercator projection after African states said it has long minimized Africa’s perceived size. Agriculture & Food Systems: Rwanda’s IFAD and Bank of Kigali signed a $12m financing deal to expand farmers’ access to credit, targeting smallholders and women/youth. Energy Security: Tanzania says it wants more investment and local participation in energy as African countries seek joint solutions to reliability challenges. Politics & Youth: Nigeria’s Atiku defends his record on street begging and education, while child-marriage advocates warn progress is still too slow. Security: Nigeria’s police say they repelled a terrorist attack on a Borno APC governorship candidate’s convoy, with no casualties reported. Business & Industry: Dangote Refinery’s planned IPO is nearing, with reports of billions of shares and a potential landmark listing for retail investors.
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