AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Response in East Africa: EAC health ministers are holding an emergency virtual meeting to coordinate action as the Bundibugyo-strain outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda worsens, with cases and suspected deaths rising and no approved vaccine or specific treatment. Nigeria Security and Rights: A UN special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief is set to visit Nigeria to assess religious persecution, while the US and Nigeria-linked operations also keep spotlighting insecurity, including a reported US-Nigeria air strike killing ISWAP fighters in Borno. Ethiopia Vote: Ethiopia goes to the polls with Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party expected to win a landslide, despite criticism over authoritarian drift and ongoing conflict. Terror Leadership in Nigeria: Reports say an ISWAP commander is reluctant to take a top ISIS role after the killing of a senior leader in a Nigeria-US strike, hinting at internal disruption. Regional Economy and Jobs: EACOP construction is reported above 81% complete, with thousands of jobs and skills-building for Tanzanian youth. Industrial Shift in North Africa: Morocco overtakes South Africa as Africa’s most industrialised economy, driven by upgrades, export diversification and policy push. Blue Economy Deal: Nigeria and Liberia reaffirm maritime cooperation to boost safety, training and trade.
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