AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup 2026 (Africa spotlight): FIFA’s expanded tournament kicks off June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa, running to July 19, featuring a record 48 teams across 12 groups and 104 matches; BBC Sport Africa highlights African players to watch, including Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo and Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande. Climate warning (El Niño): The UN’s weather agency says there’s an 80% chance El Niño develops June-August and a >90% chance it lasts to at least November, raising risks of heatwaves, drought and heavy rainfall. Sahel & security: Nigeria and the US reaffirm counterterrorism cooperation after joint operations that struck ISIS leadership operating from within Nigeria. Great Green Wall (Nigeria): Nigeria’s environment ministry approved relocating the Great Green Wall agency’s operational HQ from Abuja to Kano to boost delivery across 11 frontline states. Environment & wildlife (coast): Costa Rica reports rising electrocution of howler monkeys from power lines, with development blamed for pushing animals into dangerous areas. Media business (South Africa): CANAL+ becomes the first French company to list on Johannesburg’s exchange, saying it’s ready to turn around MultiChoice after acquiring it in 2025.
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