AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRed Sea Security & Oil Prices: Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and wider US-Iran escalation pushed Brent back above $100, raising shipping-risk and fuel-cost fears across Africa’s trade routes. Nigeria Security: President Tinubu approved recruitment of 28,000 troops to tackle rising insecurity, as violence draws renewed international scrutiny. Sahel Conflict & Drones: Open-source reporting says Shahed-type kamikaze drones were used in Mali, pointing to expanding drone support in the fight. Ghana Football Funding: Ghana will recover GHS 58m spent to support the Black Stars’ World Cup preparations once FIFA releases tournament funds. West Africa Energy Deal: ECOWAS moves forward on the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, with major Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline progress aimed at powering Europe and the region. Sports (Southern Africa): South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe submitted a joint bid to host AFCON 2028. Environment/Science: Researchers report a living deep-sea coral community off Benin, long presumed dead. Weather (South Africa): SAWS warns of cold conditions with rain in parts of KZN and fire danger in the northwest and Nama Khoi areas.
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