AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoFuel-price pressure in South Africa: COSATU says repeated petrol and diesel hikes are squeezing households and urges temporary levy relief, Road Accident Fund reforms, and targeted commuter support. Ghana e-levy debate: Economist-cleric Samuel Worlanyo Mensah calls for re-engineering and reintroducing the e-Levy to fund development as the tax was repealed in 2025. Treason case diplomacy in Zambia: UN, SADC, AU and church bodies are involved in efforts to resolve treason charges against Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and 16 others, with lawyers pushing for national healing talks. South Sudan peace push: The AU Peace and Security Council urges leaders to resume direct dialogue without preconditions, fast-track key justice mechanisms, and end hostilities. Eswatini dam and China-Taiwan tensions: A China-backed consortium says it will continue the Mpakeni Dam despite Beijing’s travel warnings, highlighting limits of pressure over Taiwan. Africa food systems innovation: CGIAR showcases scalable, investment-ready climate-smart and digital agriculture solutions at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Rwanda. Nigeria security and drugs enforcement: NDLEA chief Buba Marwa calls for financial crackdowns on drug cartels, while Borgu residents flee attacks and demand sustained security.
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