AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections Watch (Horn of Africa): Ethiopia heads to the polls on June 1, with Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party expected to win decisively, though critics warn conflict and intimidation could keep millions from voting. Security & Governance (Somaliland/Somalia): Somalia’s deputy prime minister says Mogadishu is still ready to resume talks with Somaliland, despite renewed tensions tied to Somaliland’s push for an embassy in Jerusalem. Environment & Biodiversity (Nigeria): The Nigerian Conservation Foundation urges President Tinubu to sign the Endangered Species bill and fully fund biodiversity targets, warning wildlife crime and weak enforcement threaten Nigeria’s rich ecosystems. Climate Pressure (Global): UN projections say there’s a 75% chance global temperatures will exceed the 1.5°C threshold again between 2026 and 2030, raising risks of extreme heat and drought. Resources & Geopolitics (US–China): The US-China rare earth rivalry is reshaping supply chains, with export controls and tariffs driving new “resource geopolitics.” Energy/Industry (Ivory Coast): Eni is moving ahead with a major offshore expansion project, signaling continued investment momentum in West Africa’s oil sector. Local Economy (South Africa): KwaDukuza cut a proposed property rates hike from 6% to 3%, a small but meaningful relief for households under cost pressure.
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