AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIvory Coast Energy Deal: Panoro Energy signed an $80m agreement with DNO to buy its indirect stake in four producing offshore gas fields in Block CI-27, a move that boosts supply for the domestic market and deepens investor interest in the country’s offshore gas. Horn of Africa Maritime Security: Armed men seized the tanker Sibu 1 in the Gulf of Aden and diverted it toward Somalia, adding to fears of renewed piracy and shipping disruption around the Bab el-Mandeb. Nile Dams Tension: Egypt is weighing diplomacy and pressure as Ethiopia advances new Blue Nile hydropower plans, testing whether Cairo can turn years of opposition into leverage. Nigeria Politics & Fuel Subsidy: President Tinubu hit back at calls to restore fuel subsidies, saying 27 states struggled to pay salaries before removal, while also urging Osun’s new term to focus on unity and governance. Benin Child Health: In Benin, malnutrition and misconceptions are linked to widespread stunting, with experts warning damage from the first 1,000 days can be lasting. Mali Media Crackdown: The IPI warns Mali’s cybercrime laws are being used to target journalists and curb critical reporting.
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