AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoReparations Debate: Ghanaian President John Mahama welcomed Britain’s openness to apologising for the transatlantic slave trade and called for structured talks with African, Caribbean and diaspora communities on concrete measures. Political Safety: Opposition activist Omoyele Sowore was attacked in Nigeria’s Ekiti State, drawing condemnation and renewed concern about political violence ahead of the 2027 elections. Energy Investment: Afreximbank and APPO formally established a $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja to help address the continent’s estimated $200 billion energy investment gap. Historic Games: Senegal opened the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event hosted in Africa, putting the spotlight on the continent’s ability to stage major international competitions. Economic Outlook: South Africa’s GDP was revised 5.3% higher for 2025 after a rebasing exercise, creating fiscal headroom, though the finance minister cautioned it would not automatically fund infrastructure. Security: Nigerian troops say they killed senior ISWAP figures while repelling an attack in Borno State.
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