AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Round of 32 (Africa focus): Ivory Coast’s first-ever knockout run continues as the Elephants take on Norway in Texas, with Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard rested in Norway’s final group game and Ivory Coast leaning on breakout winger Yan Diomande’s pace and dribbling. Tournament shocks: Germany crash out after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, while Brazil survive Japan with a late comeback goal, setting up a potential Ivory Coast/Norway winner to face Brazil next. CAF spotlight: CAF president Patrice Motsepe backed Ivory Coast ahead of the Norway clash, framing it as a historic moment for African football. Trade & jobs: Ghana opens its first Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia to boost non-traditional exports to the US, aiming to lift targets to $1bn by end-2026. Maritime security: Nigeria’s proposed coast guard roadmap targets five million blue-economy jobs and tighter maritime security. Security watch: Nigeria faces 10 major security flashpoints, with analysts warning of rising kidnappings and attacks if border-forest governance gaps aren’t addressed. Culture: Switzerland returns 18 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking progress under the Benin Initiative Switzerland.
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