AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoICC & Accountability: The ICC warned that Chad and Venezuela’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute risks weakening the fight against impunity, stressing states remain bound by duties from their time as members. West Africa Industry: ECOWAS is pushing to turn West Africa into an automotive manufacturing hub, but says policy rollout has been uneven and vehicle output is far below installed capacity. East Africa Trade Push: The EAC is urging private firms to expand intra-regional trade toward a 50% target by 2030, with a CEO forum set for Nairobi in September. Ebola & Vaccines: WHO recommends prioritising Ervebo vaccine trials for the DRC outbreak, after advisory review of protection for the Bundibugyo variant. Crypto Payments: Velex Investments’ Bitlipa says its stablecoin settlement system is live across 18 African markets, aiming to cut cross-border payment delays. Nigeria Energy Leadership: Tinubu welcomed Nigeria’s admission to the World Energy Council, tasking the new leadership to amplify Africa’s voice globally. Culture & Heritage: Tanzania’s TAWA is calling for scientific research into possible ancient fossils in Ngorongoro, while Nigeria’s Osun-Osogbo festival drew thousands to the UNESCO sacred grove. Migration Crisis Watch: Ceuta’s surge is again linked to misinformation after a Spanish court ruling, with Morocco and Spain trading blame.
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