AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMali Security: Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM claims it struck a vehicle carrying Malian troops and Russian Africa Corps personnel near Sévaré; casualties and damage remain unverified. Horn of Africa: Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia, with thousands expected home by the end of 2027. The move comes as Somali authorities seek greater control of security. Ethiopia: Renewed fighting in Tigray threatens the fragile 2022 peace deal, amid competing claims from federal forces and the TPLF. Climate Diplomacy: With COP31 days away, Ghana is chairing the African Group of Negotiators, which is pressing for adaptation finance and support for climate losses and damage. Nigeria Politics: Sokoto officials sealed an ADC campaign office over disputed ownership and safety concerns; the party says the move is political intimidation. South Africa: Water outages in Johannesburg are fuelling public anger ahead of local elections, with some areas reporting dry taps for at least 10 days. Egypt Economy: The IFC will invest $100 million in Banque du Caire’s IPO to help expand lending to businesses and households.
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