AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach the Round of 16, ending Riyad Mahrez’s Algeria international career after 119 caps. Security in West Africa: Nigeria plans a new tri-border military sector with Benin and Niger to stop Sahel-linked jihadists moving into its northwest. US-Nigeria Counterterrorism: The US withdrew most troops from Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin mission but will keep intelligence sharing. Health & Sovereignty: Japan pledged about US$23m to back Kenya’s vaccine manufacturing push toward local production by 2027. Regional Digital Integration: East Africa approved a cross-border data flows framework to boost a trusted single digital market. Women’s Health: A pan-African push is spotlighting Africa’s “silent” menstrual health crisis ahead of a Johannesburg summit in August. Climate & Land Restoration: The Great Green Wall’s 8,000-km “wall of trees” is expanding beyond planting to restore forests, grasslands and farmland. Governance & Accountability: CISLAC’s Rafsanjani received a Transparency International award for anti-corruption and democratic reforms. Nigeria Politics: A court affirmed David Mark’s leadership of the ADC as Atiku vowed to press on toward 2027.
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