AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSahel Security Watch: Switzerland’s outgoing ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, Simone Giger, urged Ghana to stay vigilant as violent extremism spreads from the Sahel toward coastal West Africa, pointing to rising risks in Benin and Togo. Sahel-Moscow Military Ties: Russia and the Alliance of Sahel States (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso) pledged deeper military cooperation, with Moscow promising continued support for strengthening forces as jihadist attacks persist. Ghana Drug Probe: Ghana’s Interior Minister said investigations into a 320kg meth shipment intercepted in Australia suggest possible involvement of some government officials, with suspects being questioned. Ghana Football Reset: Former NSA boss Kwadwo Baah-Agyemang called for a long-term rebuilding plan for Ghana’s Black Stars after their World Cup exit, blaming nepotism and cronyism for recent struggles. Cocoa Market Jolt: Cocoa prices rose sharply as Jefferies warned of a “perfect storm” in West Africa, citing weather-driven crop concerns in Ghana and Ivory Coast. Shipping Shift: Maersk says it will restart Middle East–US East Coast services via the Suez Canal, aiming to cut transit times as some carriers consider gradual return routes. Infrastructure Leadership: South Africa’s Sanral CEO Reginald Demana resigned, with an interim CEO expected soon as the road agency transitions.
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