AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRed Sea Tensions: Yemen’s Houthi attacks on ships—including an Indian cargo vessel sunk off the coast—are escalating again, with Iran-linked missile strikes reported and air travel to Houthi-run Sanaa halted; negotiations and a planned prisoner exchange have also been disrupted. Digital Security: INTERPOL says AI is now driving more than half of cybercrime in Africa, with 2025 losses hitting at least $5bn and reported financial losses rising to $484m, pushing calls for stronger cross-border cooperation and better AI skills for investigators. Health & Service Delivery (Ghana): Ghana has inducted 118 new doctors and dentists, urging them to accept postings to underserved communities and uphold ethics as the country pushes universal health coverage. Migration Tragedies (Spain): Spain is investigating two migrant boat disasters near Mallorca, with survivors rescued after days at sea and multiple deaths recovered amid fears of a worsening North Africa–Mediterranean route. Regional Trade Push: Ghana’s President Mahama says he will campaign to extend AfCFTA to the Caribbean, aiming for duty-free trade and deeper Africa–Caribbean economic ties. Ebola Alarm (DRC): Africa CDC warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spiralling, with contact tracing failing to contain spread and a new treatment centre opened in Bunia. Women’s Football (WAFCON): Malawi’s Scorchers get a boost as NBM CEO Harold Jiya rallies the team ahead of a key WAFCON group match against Zambia.
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