AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoECOWAS Diplomacy & Security: West African leaders urged Guinea to fully withdraw troops from the disputed Yenga and Lofa border enclaves, while also pushing faster border assessments and renewing focus on Sahel counterterrorism and the fight against xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Humanitarian Crisis: UNHCR reported 144 refugees and migrants dead or missing after deadly Mauritania-to-Europe crossings, following three rescue operations that saved 387 people. Energy & Trade: ECOWAS endorsed the $25bn Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km project linking 13 countries and aiming to power Europe and West Africa; leaders also reaffirmed the ECO single currency launch for 2027. Maritime Risk in the Red Sea: A very large crude carrier U-turned in the southern Red Sea after Houthi warnings, underscoring how Bab el-Mandeb could tighten tanker routes again. Coastline & Crime: Kenya-linked reporting highlights how unregistered small vessels and high-seas smuggling are fueling coastal criminal economies. Sports & Tourism: Cape Verde’s World Cup run is driving a surge in bookings, while Lesotho’s Afriski keeps attracting winter-sport fans.
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