AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSecurity & Rights: Nigeria’s AAC alleges police sprayed an aerosol chemical into Omoyele Sowore’s face during Abuja’s June 12 Democracy Day protest, raising fresh fears of repression of opposition voices. Health & Research: Ghana has joined an €11m dengue vaccine project, with KNUST set to host Phase III trials of the single-dose DengiAll to tackle rising mosquito-borne dengue across Sub-Saharan Africa. Regional Trade: West Africa’s trade costs are being pushed up by non-tariff barriers, adding about 15–20% to cross-border prices as ministers meet in Accra to push “mine together, process together.” Digital & Education: Airtel Africa Foundation pledges $6.2m for education, digital inclusion, financial inclusion and sustainability, including connecting 1,028 schools to the internet. Telecom Investment: AXIAN Telecom secures new EBRD-backed financing to expand and modernise networks across Africa, including fibre and 4G/5G rollout. Ebola Watch: Ebola’s Bundibugyo strain is reported again in DR Congo and Uganda, renewing concern over how fast outbreaks can spread. Sports (World Cup): Egypt opens Group G against Belgium aiming for a first World Cup win, while Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 with Ayari scoring twice.
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