AGP Executive Report

Ebola Emergency in DR Congo: Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has surged into two new health zones in North Kivu—Biena and Manguredjipa—bringing the total to 60 affected zones, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths as insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike and population movement keep response efforts behind. Education Accountability: Ghana’s private schools group GNAPS is calling on WAEC to face “greater scrutiny and accountability” over the conduct and results of the 2026 BECE, urging fairness and transparency. Nigeria Electricity & Renewables: Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency says RAMCO is the best move for the power sector, aiming to keep renewable assets running through audits, replacement of old infrastructure, and mini-grids where transmission is weak. Football Business Deal: Nigeria will end its 11-year Nike deal and return to adidas after agreeing an $8.5m-a-year kit and equipment package with royalties. Elections & Security Politics: Nigeria’s ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar says he will end insecurity within one year if elected in 2027, promising more personnel, better equipment and youth jobs. Digital Payments for Women in Liberia: Liberia’s cross-border traders are benefiting from interoperable digital payments that reduce the need to carry cash and speed up trade. Solar Push in Zimbabwe: Matabeleland North pitches solar investment to power agriculture, mining, tourism and rural communities. Uganda Royal Loss: Uganda mourns the sudden death of Tooro King Oyo at 34, triggering tributes across the country. Market Access for Nigeria: FTSE Russell restores Nigeria to Frontier Market status, set to take effect September 21, 2026.

Qatar–DRC Diplomacy: Qatar welcomed the first field verification mission under the EJVM+ in Minembwe, eastern DRC, calling it a practical step for the Doha Process ceasefire monitoring. Regional Cooperation: Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Al Misnad also met ADB Group President Sidi Ould Tah, and held talks with Côte d’Ivoire’s poverty-fighting minister Belmonde Dogo. Youth & Sports: Senegal is set to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar (Oct 31–Nov 13), with a “Africa Welcomes, Dakar Celebrates” theme. Football Milestone: Yaya Touré made history as the first African coach to reach the UEFA Champions League league phase, guiding Slovan Bratislava past Celje. Ebola Response: DR Congo launched Ebola vaccination with Ervebo under a compassionate-use framework in Tshopo, as officials prepare for school reopening using a green/orange/red risk system. Energy Push: Sahara Power began work on a $12m, 12MW gas-fired Lagos IPP to boost electricity reliability in key industrial corridors. Climate Impact: A study warns climate change adds at least an extra month of dangerous humid heat exposure each year for about 560 million children worldwide.

Plastic Policy Push in Kenya: Environmental groups want Nairobi to close loopholes that still let illegal single-use plastics flood markets, urging strict enforcement and faster rollout of refill-and-reuse systems. Party Unity Ahead of 2027 in Nigeria: ADC’s Malami tells members to reconcile grievances and avoid splits, stressing unity will outlast election fights. Culture & Identity in Focus: Ghanaian hip-hop history gets spotlighted in Selorm Attikpo’s new exhibition, while pieces on gele headwraps and African mask art keep traditions in the spotlight. Digital Compliance Growth in Nigeria: Lagos-based Afri Invoice begins an investment drive to expand e-invoicing and regulatory reporting infrastructure. Ebola Response Under Pressure (DRC): Community leaders are calling for Ebola Treatment Centers to be opened up so locals can see how response works and reduce fear. Climate Resilience for Coastal Tanzania: Fisherfolk are urged to prepare for possible severe El Niño impacts as a new resilience project launches. Agriculture Under El Niño Risk (Zimbabwe): Farmers are advised to shift to drought-tolerant and fast-maturing crops ahead of the 2026/27 season. Local Business Protection in Ghana: Kumasi’s KMA announces lower tariffs for Ghanaian firms and extra charges for foreign operators starting October.

Real Estate & Governance: Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft law regulating real estate tokenisation and trading of real estate tokens, with the bill set for public feedback on the Sharek platform before legislative review, alongside steps to update the Official Gazette system and strengthen records management. Anti-Fraud & Digital Services: Subex signed a three-year HyperSense fraud management deal with a major African mobile operator to tackle fast-evolving mobile money fraud, while GOCare appointed Melissa Simpler as Chief Strategy Officer to drive customer success and expansion. Ebola Watch (DRC): WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak has slowed but hasn’t bent the curve, with thousands of cases and deaths reported, as China hands over emergency health assistance and regional partners push cross-border preparedness. Health & Education: Nigeria’s TETFund urged tertiary health institutions to continuously review curricula for emerging public health priorities, and the EAC renewed education reform commitments to boost youth literacy and vocational skills. Security & Justice: Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis deepened with reports of attacks in Zamfara and the release of kidnapped children in Niger State after ransom. Culture & Identity: Tinubu marked Hausa Day calling Hausa people “great pillars” of Nigeria’s unity, while Cameroon celebrated the Indomitable Lionesses’ Women’s AFCON triumph and a Yaounde welcome.

Kenya Judiciary Pushes Back on Fake Court-Interference Claim: A document falsely presented as a statement by Chief Justice Martha Koome about alleged Supreme Court interference has been disowned, after it circulated online following Rigathi Gachagua’s legal challenge. Nigeria Sports Development: Former youth minister Sunday Dare praised Nigeria Customs boss Bashir Adeniyi for backing young volleyball players, including Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa’s historic 2028 Olympic beach volleyball qualification. Health Regulation Across Africa: Ghana’s President John Mahama urged stronger cooperation among African medical regulators on safety, ethics, cross-border credential checks, and oversight of digital health and AI. Maternal Health Warning: Reports highlight how weak healthcare systems are driving high childbirth deaths, with one case in Kenya underscoring delays and referral gaps. Mpox Returns in New Places: Guinea-Bissau’s first outbreak signals mpox is spreading beyond usual areas, raising the urgency for containment. Energy Transition Momentum: ISA says Africa is ready to scale solar from megawatts to gigawatts, while President Mnangagwa calls for accelerated investment. Trade and Logistics: Dangote plans to launch its own shipping fleet to cut regional transport costs and logistics bottlenecks. Zambia Election Dispute: Opposition alleges courts were inaccessible and filing rules obstructed during a presidential petition window, reigniting concerns about access to justice.

Health Sovereignty: WHO and African Union leaders urged African-led health sovereignty at the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa, pushing to cut the continent’s costly reliance on care abroad and strengthen African centres of excellence. Ebola Response: CEPI warned of an $184.8m funding gap in the Bundibugyo virus emergency, even as Africa CDC and WHO launched a continental preparedness and response plan. Digital Finance: Ghana moves to fully operationalise its Virtual Asset Service Providers Act by 2027, with regulators finalising guidelines and sandboxes. Payments Rails: Onafriq plans to scale USDC settlement across 40+ African markets to reduce expensive correspondent-banking fees. Mining Dialogue: Ghana’s National Mining Dialogue drew far more than expected participants, with calls for fairer local benefits and stronger social license. Security & Policing: WAANSA Ghana praised Ghana’s IGP for reforms and intensified action against firearm misuse. Infrastructure Pressure: South Sudan blamed overloaded East African trucks for damage to the Juba–Nimule road, citing axle-load controls ahead of reconstruction. China Ties: Lesotho hailed Chinese scholarships for human capital gains as Somalia hosted a China business forum to attract investment.

Health Regulation Push: Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama urged stronger, cross-border health regulation across Africa, warning that AI and digital health must be governed to protect patient safety, privacy and professional standards. Security Cooperation Gap: A new analysis says Africa’s security crisis is spreading across borders, but regional responses remain fragmented—especially as Sahel-linked threats move toward coastal West Africa. Energy & Infrastructure: Mozambique and Zimbabwe’s Beira-Harare fuel pipeline is set for a 67% capacity boost, expanding supply for inland countries. Digital Trust & Compliance: Nigeria’s Smartcomply will take its compliance and cybersecurity tools to GITEX Nigeria, targeting fraud and regulatory risk as digital transactions grow. Urban Planning & Informality: Scholars urged Nigeria to treat informal markets and settlements as assets for resilient cities, not failures to be erased. Climate Finance for Drought Resilience: Zimbabwe is leveraging carbon credits to fund land restoration and drought resilience. Ethiopia Health Gains: Ethiopia says local medicines’ market share has jumped to 44% and highlights progress at WHO’s Africa regional meeting. Football: Ethiopia submitted its bid to host AFCON 2028, aiming to return to the spotlight.

AES Parliament Installed in Niamey: The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) formally installed its confederal parliament in Niamey, bringing together 45 lawmakers from Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali to set up a shared agenda for the bloc. Ebola Surge in DR Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak is accelerating, with figures showing thousands of cases and deaths, and Africa CDC warning it may surpass the deadliest outbreak on record. Climate Risk in Kenya: Kenya’s disaster agencies warn that heavy OND rains could affect about 1.5 million people and displace 500,000 in worst-case scenarios. Governance Check in Kisumu: Kisumu County scored 50% in Kenya’s county peer review mechanism, with residents citing strengths in health and public participation. Critical Minerals Warning: Experts urge Africa to avoid repeating oil-era mistakes by strengthening institutions and using critical minerals for industrial jobs, not raw exports. US Deportation Loophole: Deportees who resisted leaving a US flight in Liberia were sent to Equatorial Guinea under third-country deportation arrangements. Saudi-France Deals: Saudi Arabia and France signed new agreements spanning defense, AI, investment and energy, including extending cooperation on AlUla to 2035. Botswana Skills for Mining: Botswana and China-invested Khoemacau Copper Mining will set up a Mining Center of Excellence to train technical workers for the sector.

Ebola Response: After 100 days, Africa CDC and partners say the DR Congo outbreak is still spreading fast, with community-led action and safer burials seen as key to stopping transmission. Regional Trade & Infrastructure: South Sudan’s dilapidated Nimule–Juba road could be draining up to SSP 220B in monthly revenue, while the EAC moves to streamline cross-border payments to make trade faster and cheaper. Digital Sovereignty & Skills: Angola debates digital sovereignty as a must-have for protecting services, while Egypt launches BelMasry, a free “sovereign” AI platform for Egyptian Arabic and 50 languages; Somalia’s Bile Initiative trains 160 final-year ICT students with AI among tracks. Governance & Social Cohesion: Nigeria’s information minister warns against restoring petrol subsidies, and Lagos’ deputy governor calls for a national identity that transcends ethnic and religious divisions. Culture & Community: Prince Harry steps down as a trustee of African Parks after 10 years, and Kenya’s cosplay scene grows as Otamatsuri draws thousands.

Education & Inclusion: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation says its EVE project in Zambia’s Namwala District boosted primary school retention, supporting 10,193 vulnerable learners across 37 schools, with 98% survival and 1,780 out-of-school children re-enrolled through SAFE Clubs and parent support. Politics & Governance: South Africa’s ANC unveiled its 2026 local government manifesto in Johannesburg’s Diepsloot, pitching service delivery as support slips amid water and electricity failures and corruption concerns. Security & Conflict: Mozambique’s Frelimo calls for tougher measures against Cabo Delgado insurgency, linking terrorism pressure to corruption and the need for resilient infrastructure. Human Rights: Ghana’s Anglican leadership rejects new anti-LGBTQ laws, saying homosexuality shouldn’t be criminalised even as the church holds traditional views. Health & Disaster Risk: Africa braces for a potentially record El Niño, while Guinea’s capital Conakry mourns 30 deaths after a landfill collapse triggered by torrential rain. Economy & Jobs: Nigeria’s prisons service plans five prison industries to give inmates marketable skills, and Taraba launched a mass artificial insemination programme to improve cattle genetics and boost milk and meat output. Energy & Minerals: President Bola Tinubu will chair a New York summit pushing Africa’s critical minerals value addition and industrial control. Justice & Migration: A US judge struck down a Trump-era policy that paused immigrant visa processing for Nigerians and dozens of other nationalities.

Ebola Response: Pope Leo XIV urged international action to help contain DR Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak, which has already killed more than 2,500 people, calling for prevention efforts that involve local communities. Ghana Industrial Push: Ghana plans a pharmaceutical industrial park under its 24-Hour Economy drive, aiming to build an ecosystem for medicine and medical device manufacturing, plus research and reliable bulk infrastructure. DR Congo Crisis Watch: The UN warned Ebola is spreading at an accelerating pace, with half of recent deaths recorded in the latest 20 days as health teams struggle to keep up. Zimbabwe Housing Shock: Harare City Council says it will widen demolitions in St Martins and other suburbs after High Court approval, deepening a growing shelter crisis. Livestock Relief (Uganda): Uganda’s Kalangala pig farmers get relief after the government lifts a four-month African swine fever quarantine, restoring movement and trade. Energy Deal (East Africa): Aliko Dangote’s refinery expansion in Kenya could offer Kenya a 10% stake, with Ethiopia and Rwanda also in talks. Health Policy (Ethiopia): WHO RC76 participants in Addis Ababa held a “Walk the Talk” health walk to promote physical activity and prevent non-communicable diseases. Cocoa Compliance (Nigeria): Nigeria is urged to speed up cocoa traceability to meet EU deforestation rules, especially for smallholder farmers. Reparatory Justice (Ghana): Ghana’s foreign minister says Africa’s reparations push is about development support and opportunities for young people, not just cash payments. Arms Control (Nigeria): UNODA and Nigerian civil society groups met to strengthen community-linked efforts against illicit small arms and light weapons.

Olympic Breakthrough for Nigeria: Nigeria’s beach volleyball women made history, beating Morocco 2-0 to qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics, with federation and sports officials calling it a long-awaited national win. Parliament Watch (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s Parliament launches nationwide hearings on the Whistle Blowers and Witness Protection Bill across all 10 provinces, inviting public submissions while barring people in military or party regalia. Ebola Alert (DR Congo): Africa CDC reports DR Congo Ebola cases have topped 5,000, warning the outbreak could be far larger as vaccine and preparedness efforts ramp up. Energy Milestone (Tanzania): Tanzania commissioned the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, more than doubling generation capacity and creating surplus power officials say could support exports. Africa-China Health Tech: A China-West Africa medical summit in Accra spotlights AI and digital tools linking hospitals and clinics to improve care delivery. US Visa Ruling (Africa Impact): A US judge struck down Trump’s blanket immigrant visa suspension for 75 countries, including several African nations, saying it exceeded legal authority. Humanitarian Aid (Kuwait): Kuwait’s “Kuwait Stands with You” campaign says it is extending education, healthcare, water and food support across parts of Africa and beyond. Justice & Media (Togo): Togo says it has “serious” grounds in the detention of French filmmakers, citing alleged irregularities and limited filming permissions. Governance & Corruption (Sierra Leone): Sierra Leone’s information minister calls for stronger Africa-China cooperation to strengthen media institutions and help Africans tell their own stories.

US Visa Ruling: A New York federal judge struck down a Trump policy that froze immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria, calling it “patently unlawful” and beyond the State Department’s authority. Edo Cultural Governance: Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s committee recommends the Museum of West African Art project be handed to the Oba of Benin for management, arguing the monarchy is the right custodian of heritage. Sokoto Security Crisis: An ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto says insecurity is worsening, citing reports of over 100 deaths in attacks and a deadly boat accident. Lake Chad Stability: Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni pledges Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum commitment to security and economic growth, stressing stronger coordination with the Lake Chad Basin Commission. Kenya Housing Access: Kenya moves to help mortgage seekers beyond payslips, urging lenders to use mobile money, SACCO savings, rental and utility histories. DR Congo Ebola: Africa CDC warns the outbreak is surging, with cases and deaths climbing fast as vaccine deliveries continue. Ghana–Russia Trade: Ghana and Russia say economic cooperation is entering a new phase, with bilateral trade now above $800m and talks on local-currency payments. Ogun Politics: Ogun’s APC leader receives PDP and ADC defectors ahead of 2027, promising grassroots mobilisation. Ebola in the spotlight: Europe’s wildfires also raise fears of buried World War bombs being reactivated by heat.

Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: Eastern Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading “exponentially,” with deaths now above 2,500 and scientists warning the real number of infections could be up to three times higher as aid capacity struggles to keep up. Public Health & Surveillance: Ghana’s health minister reaffirmed the country’s push to strengthen disease surveillance, labs, genomic sequencing and emergency preparedness through Africa CDC regional coordination. Governance & Anti-Corruption: Nigeria’s President Tinubu suspended three Permanent Secretaries after ICPC uncovered a fraudulent “fake agency” operating from the SGF office. Mining Safety & Lives: The African Minerals Strategy Group mourned more than 100 artisanal miners killed in a Central African Republic gold mine collapse, urging tougher action against illegal mining. Security & Humanitarian Concern: Parents in Borno protested over schoolchildren abducted nearly 100 days ago, demanding stronger rescue efforts as details remain unclear. Coastal Clean-up in Ghana: Buzz Stop Boys, Obokese Foundation and FanteFest partnered with Ghana’s EPA for a nationwide coastal clean-up campaign starting in Greater Accra, Central and Western regions. Culture & Community: AfriRock Dance Company in Houston marks 10 years promoting Afrobeats dance and community building.

Ebola Emergency: DR Congo launched “Congo River Without Ebola” to stop the outbreak spreading along the Congo River transport corridor, boosting port monitoring, community alerts and isolation capacity as cases surge past 5,000. Tragedy in Nigeria: An overloaded boat capsized in Sokoto’s Goronyo area, killing dozens of children and leaving others missing as rescue teams battle difficult access. Floods, Livestock Losses: Nigeria’s neighbours aren’t spared—La Trinidad in the Philippines declared a state of calamity after typhoons and heavy rains triggered landslides and destroyed farms, while African Swine Fever killed dozens of pigs. Digital Identity Push: Nigeria is set to roll out a National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System from October 1, linking addresses to GIS coordinates to cut delivery failures. Justice & Reconciliation: DR Congo’s ombudsman says restoring historical truth is essential for justice and reconciliation as Belgium’s colonial past faces renewed scrutiny. Youth & Skills: HOPin Academy unveiled Plan B Phase III in Ghana to help young footballers build education and employability pathways beyond the pitch. Respect in Public Life: A viral Tony Elumelu incident sparked debate over workplace etiquette and cultural expectations, with calls to protect the trainee from backlash.

Ebola Response: DR Congo has received an initial 70,000 Ervebo Ebola vaccine doses from the global stockpile to tackle the ongoing Bundibugyo outbreak, with 20,000 earmarked for a Phase 3 trial and the rest for frontline and health workers, though officials say it’s still unclear if the vaccine will protect against the Bundibugyo virus. Health & Preparedness: The DRC also launched an emergency “Congo River Without Ebola” initiative to boost surveillance and isolation along the Congo River corridor, aiming to stop wider spread to major cities like Mbandaka and Kinshasa. Politics & Governance: Nigeria’s Tinubu has attacked Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reinstate fuel subsidy as “serious ignorance,” while Atiku says the savings were mismanaged and should be refunded. Energy Transition: Namibia’s CMB.TECH has powered up Africa’s first fully integrated green hydrogen facility in Walvis Bay, combining solar, hydrogen production and storage for industrial use. Local Leadership: Ghana installed Togbe Edzeani V as divisional chief of Fodome Amele, pledging development support for communities. Diplomacy: Egypt and Qatar say ties are opening “new horizons” for long-term investment, trade and tourism after joint talks in Alamein. Sports & Pride: Nigeria’s Judo Federation backed President Dr Musa Oshodi after a Commonwealth bronze medal win. Culture: Benin-born Angélique Kidjo made history with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, hailed as a milestone for Africa’s music.