AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Watch: The UN weather agency says El Niño is likely to develop (about 80% for June–August) and could persist to November, with a moderate-to-strong event raising the odds of drought, heavy rain and heatwaves across regions including parts of the Sahel, Horn of Africa and South Africa. Diplomacy & Security: Egypt’s foreign minister told Korea-Africa talks in Seoul that Cairo’s policy rests on international law and regional stability, flagging Gaza, Sudan, Lebanon and Red Sea security alongside water concerns. US Visa Shift: The US plans to cut Africa visa processing from nearly 50 missions to 20 regional hubs, forcing many applicants to travel farther. Regional Politics: Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, makes Niger his first foreign stop, signaling a potential thaw after the 2023 rupture. Sahel Conflict & Finance: Reporting highlights how Mali’s JNIM uses artisanal gold networks to fund and sustain attacks across the Sahel. Humanitarian Tension: Mozambique says five nationals were killed in South Africa’s xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay, while local police dispute the higher figure.
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