AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Shockwaves: Morocco remain Africa’s last hope after Egypt’s 3-2 exit to Argentina, leaving the Atlas Lions to face France in the quarter-finals. Energy & Industry: Dangote has begun preliminary work on a $17bn Kenya refinery at Lamu, with soil tests and design underway and a five-year build timeline. Regional Mobility: IGAD launched consultations in Somalia to speed up ratification of the free movement protocol, including interoperable IDs and a single visa plan. West Africa Finance: ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development approved $417m for transport, healthcare, housing finance, mining and regional connectivity, aiming to double its balance sheet. Security & Shipping: Pirate attacks are resurging off the Horn of Africa, with analysts warning today’s response must be regionally anchored, not a repeat of old coalition models. Public Health & Rights: Amnesty SA calls for an updated audit of unsafe pit toilets in schools and ECD centres. Kenya Environment: Kenya Forest Service invites public input on a proposed airstrip inside Meru’s gazetted forest. Tigray Peace: Stakeholders in Addis Ababa urged an end to forced conscription in Tigray and warned against renewed conflict.
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