AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Response in DRC: Five Ebola survivors were discharged in Béni as the outbreak surpassed 6,000 cases, with 2,911 deaths, amid insecurity and displacement. Peace Financing: Nigeria urged the AU to accelerate a $1bn Peace Fund and new financing tools to cut reliance on external support for peace and security. ECOWAS Reset: ECOWAS’s new president, Birame Diop, pledged deeper engagement with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger after their exit, saying geography and shared threats make cooperation unavoidable. Energy and Power: Eskom reported a major turnaround with reduced load shedding and higher profits, but warned municipal debt still threatens long-term sustainability. Solar Mini-Grids in Nigeria: A $4m investment will expand solar mini-grids to 19 communities in Bauchi and Jigawa, targeting 100,000 people. Food and Fertilizer Security: Major development banks backed a coordinated push to boost fertilizer production and infrastructure to protect food security from future shocks. Kenya Youth Sports: Kenya topped ANOCA Zone V Youth Games in Nairobi with 50 medals, aiming to use the momentum for Dakar 2026. Governance in Football: Nigeria’s NFF fact-finding committee alleged interference in player selection and coach appointments, calling for systemic reforms.
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