AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAFCON Expansion: CAF confirmed AFCON will grow to 28 teams from the 2027 tournament, with seven groups of four and a Round of 16 for 16 qualifiers. Women’s Football Boost: CAF also doubled WAFCON winners’ prize to $2m and lifted the total prize fund to $5.8m, backing bigger investment in the women’s game. Health Financing Push: Ahead of an AU health summit, African leaders urged countries to finance their own health future as donor support declines, stressing accountability and innovation. Ebola Response: Africa CDC urged the U.S. to lift Ebola-related entry restrictions on Uganda after the country reported no new cases since June 21. Security in the Sahel: The AU condemned attacks on Niger and Mali that killed soldiers, calling for stronger regional cooperation against terrorism and illicit financing. Nigeria- Germany Ties: Germany’s foreign minister encouraged investment in Nigeria despite insecurity, while Nigeria called for deeper cooperation on development and security. Terrorism Crackdown: Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai said it killed ISWAP’s chief photographer and foreign accomplices in the northeast. Ghana-Morocco Links: Ghana’s president reaffirmed commitment to deepen ties with Morocco after talks with Morocco’s foreign minister. IMF Debt Snapshot: A new tally puts Africa owing the IMF about $38.6bn, with Egypt leading.
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