AGP Executive Report

Hollywood Walk of Fame: Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician—and first Black African—to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a major milestone for African music and culture. West Africa Politics: In Nigeria’s Osun governorship election, Ademola Adeleke (Accord) was declared winner, but the APC says it will audit election forms and challenge the result, keeping legal and political pressure high. Ghana-Russia Ties: Ghana and Russia signed a visa-waiver deal for diplomatic and service passport holders, aiming to boost official travel and cooperation on trade and investment. Ebola Crisis (DR Congo): DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak remains the deadliest in the country’s history, with new reports highlighting the scale of deaths and the urgency of response. Climate & Coastal Loss (Nigeria): Ayetoro’s shoreline is shrinking as Atlantic erosion destroys homes, forcing repeated relocations and threatening livelihoods. Community & Culture: Kobo Resources’ KOBO CUP 2026 expands community support in Côte d’Ivoire, with proceeds from a limited-edition jersey going to four villages.

Public Health Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 5,000 confirmed cases and 2,320 deaths, with Africa CDC warning it could become the deadliest ever unless the trajectory is urgently reversed; the UN says it is “killing someone every 30 minutes,” as conflict and delayed detection hamper response. Humanitarian Response: The EU has released €2.3m emergency funding to curb cholera in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic, including support for intervention teams, supplies, water and sanitation, surveillance and vaccination scale-up. Regional Trade & Industry: Chinese and Egyptian firms signed deals worth nearly $170m at Cairo’s “Export to China” matchmaking event, as Egypt pushes deeper, longer-term trade ties with China. Culture & Exchange: Qatar’s “Years of Culture” says its summer programming is expanding across Mexico, Chile and China, using football, film and heritage projects to build long-term cultural relationships. Civic Tech & Governance: BudgIT marks 15 years helping citizens track public spending and demand transparency across West Africa, reaching millions with budget dashboards and tools.

Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with deaths rising to 2,325 and 4,945 confirmed cases as the spread accelerates across weakly governed areas. Religious Peacebuilding in Ghana: Ghana staged a public reconciliation at Accra Police Headquarters after arrests over alleged inflammatory sermons and comments, with faith leaders urging calm beyond policing. West Africa Energy Push: Niger signed a $1.9bn deal with Canada’s Zimar to build a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso, aiming to massively expand refining capacity. Security and Illicit Mining: UNODC says illegal mining in Nigeria is linked to organised crime, terrorism and insecurity, after talks with NSCDC mining marshals. Migration Pressure at Ceuta: Morocco detained at least 355 people near Ceuta as Spain beefed up security ahead of renewed crossing calls. Tech and Defence Startups: Nigeria’s Terra Industries raised $52m seed funding total to expand defence-tech manufacturing in Ghana and push into global markets.

Ebola Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with deaths rising to 2,325 and confirmed cases hitting 4,945, as the WHO warns the toll could keep climbing. Women’s Football: Cameroon won the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, beating debutants Malawi 3-0 in Rabat; Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added the third, while Monique Ngock was named player of the tournament and Temwa Chawinga top scorer. Libya Instability: Drone attacks on energy sites in western Libya and the killing of a senior eastern intelligence chief have reignited fears of fresh instability ahead of possible talks. Sports Governance: Malawi’s FA warned businesses and individuals to stop using the Scorchers’ players’ names and images for endorsements without permission. Migration Pressure: Morocco says it arrested 294 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta, after social media calls sparked another surge in crossings. Politics & Justice: Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says he has “no agreement” with President Tinubu, despite public endorsements.

Ebola Update (DRC): The DRC’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with cases rising to 4,727 and deaths to 2,214, as health officials warn community transmission and contact-tracing gaps could make it the deadliest on record. WAFCON Final (Morocco): Cameroon and Malawi set for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, with Cameroon chasing a first title and Malawi aiming to cap a surprise run led by the Chawinga sisters. Osun Election (Nigeria): INEC has declared Ademola Adeleke winner of the Osun governorship election, winning 19 local government areas, as Atiku, Obi and others congratulate him. Energy Milestone (Tanzania): President Samia Suluhu Hassan commissions the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant, boosting installed generation capacity to 4,646MW. Wildlife & Tourism (Kenya): Ahead of World Elephant Day, coverage highlights how communities around Kenya’s parks are navigating life alongside elephants. Tech & Business (Africa): MTN launches One TV as a Netflix rival, pushing flexible viewing and payments while MultiChoice trims DStv Premium channels.

Senegal Football: Patrick Vieira has reportedly agreed a four-year deal to become the new Senegal coach, as the Teranga Lions reset after a World Cup exit that cost Pape Thiaw his job. North Africa Politics & Migration: Spain’s anti-Morocco parties are pushing to exclude Morocco from co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, while Morocco has reinforced security around Ceuta after viral calls for mass crossings, detaining hundreds near the border. Morocco Tourism & Investment: Major hotel groups are expanding in Morocco ahead of 2030, with new pipeline projects adding thousands of rooms and upgrading the tourism offer. Women’s Football: Algeria won historic WAFCON bronze, beating hosts Morocco on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Health & Safety: DR Congo’s Ebola response is struggling as surveillance fails to catch many new cases early, with WHO warning the outbreak could become the deadliest on record. Nigeria Politics: Osun’s governorship vote continues to spark claims and counterclaims, with security arrests reported and campaigns urging calm as collation begins.

Osun Election Security: Nigeria’s Osun governorship vote begins today with heavy deployments—at least 15,000 police, 10,000 NSCDC and thousands more—after recent threats and violence, as Tinubu urges INEC to deliver a transparent, free and fair poll. Anti-Corruption Push: The Nigeria Labour Congress backs the EFCC, pledging worker solidarity in a wider fight against illicit financial flows. Ebola in Congo: Health officials warn DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading across provinces and could become the deadliest on record, with contact tracing struggling amid overwhelmed services. Trade & Jobs: China’s zero-tariff policy is boosting Nigeria exports—imports up 80% to $2.3bn in H1 2026—while the push now shifts to local processing and value addition. Health Innovation: Ghanaian naturopaths declare “African naturopathic independence” after clinical training in India, aiming for an Africa-centred, evidence-informed model. Migration Crisis in Ceuta: Spanish unions say authorities were warned before the Ceuta surge; beaches are now reportedly turned into overcrowded, unsanitary camps.

Regional Integration Push: ECOWAS is engaging border communities at the Akanu-Noepe Joint Border Post to sensitise traders and travellers on the Free Movement protocol along the Abidjan-Lagos corridor, urging people to use established channels while staying security-conscious. Nigeria–China Trade Boost: Nigeria’s Power Minister Joseph Tegbe wants fast implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol to turn zero-tariff access into higher exports and forex for Nigerian businesses, as Nigeria-China trade hits $18bn in H1. Food Security Under Strain: Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Russian strikes on cargo vessels are threatening Ukrainian food supplies to Egypt and parts of Africa and the Middle East, raising risks of shortages and price hikes. Ebola Alarm in DR Congo: Africa CDC backs urgent vaccine deployment as Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 and the outbreak spreads across more provinces. Sports & Pride: Malawi’s Women’s team, the Scorchers, reach the WAFCON final after a historic semi-final win over Algeria, with fans celebrating at watch parties. Politics in Focus: South Africa’s Ramaphosa condemns attacks on immigrants ahead of SADC talks, while Nigeria’s Atiku drags Tinubu to court over 2027 eligibility claims.

WAFCON Final Spotlight: Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina says she’ll “study” Malawi’s Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga ahead of Sunday’s unexpected final after stopping Nigeria and saving three penalties in the shootout. Ethiopia Tensions: Reports of artillery and drone strikes in Tigray have renewed fears of a return to war as federal and Tigrayan forces mass near the border. DRC Ebola Watch: WHO recommends testing the Ervebo vaccine in the DRC as the outbreak climbs to 4,402 confirmed cases and 2,013 deaths, with growth still rapid. Nigeria–US Security Talks: Abuja and Washington hold a second round of talks on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and Nigeria’s “Country of Particular Concern” designation, with focus on protecting vulnerable communities. Ghana Sanitation Push: Ghana urges formal recognition and support for informal waste workers through a new union to strengthen waste management and improve environmental sanitation. Conservation Win: Chester Zoo hatches five endangered secretarybird chicks in a landmark breeding breakthrough for Europe’s conservation program. Ghana Crime Warning: A criminologist warns armed robbery networks in Ghana are becoming more organised and violent, with bank-targeting tactics showing a shift toward systematic operations.

Ebola Emergency in DR Congo: The outbreak is surging fast, now spread to a sixth province, with WHO warning it could become the deadliest in the country’s history as cases and deaths rise and the response struggles to scale. Regional Security in Somalia: The AU Somalia mission is accelerating handover to Somali forces, while Puntland consolidates control by seizing bases—moves that could reshape the fight against Al-Shabaab. West Africa Border Calm: Liberia says tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border have been contained after a checkpoint stand-off, with officials meeting to resolve the dispute. Trade & Integration Push: East African business leaders are urging faster EAC integration by cutting non-tariff barriers, harmonising standards, and lowering logistics costs to unlock investment. Skills for Inmates in Nigeria: The Nigerian Correctional Service issued trade test and national skills certificates to inmates in FCT custodial centres, spotlighting rehabilitation through vocational training. Culture & Community: Kegites elders in Ibadan wrapped up a table tennis tournament alongside free healthcare outreach, blending tradition, sport, and service.

Ebola Watch: WHO says DR Congo’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest in history, with over 2,000 deaths and no approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus driving the crisis. Climate Finance: ECOWAS is pushing a regional carbon market to close a $294bn climate funding gap, warning climate stress could displace 32 million people. Public Health: UNICEF warns cholera is accelerating across West and Central Africa, citing Nigeria’s worst outbreak so far and calling for $15m to scale up response. Coastal Crisis: Ilaje communities in Ondo State threaten to boycott the 2027 elections over shoreline destruction and government neglect, demanding sea walls and emergency protection. Sports & Youth: Kenya’s Chipu win a record Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Cup and secure a World Rugby Junior Trophy spot, while Zambia heads to polls with President Hichilema seeking a second term. Culture & Faith: Zimbabwe hosts a major Pan-African Church conference in Bulawayo with delegations from 36 countries.

Ebola Response in DR Congo: WHO warns the Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to become the deadliest in history, with deaths now surpassing 2,000 and pressure mounting on community containment efforts. Women in the Mines: A CGTN Africa special spotlights women working in Mongbwalu’s gold mines, where constant movement makes prevention extremely hard. Football Governance: CAF president Patrice Motsepe says FIFA members should decide Gianni Infantino’s future at the 2027 election, arguing due process and unity should guide the process. WAFCON Breakthrough: Malawi’s Scorchers beat Algeria 3-1 to reach their first-ever WAFCON final, powered by the Chawinga sisters. Energy for Access: UAE’s Global South Utilities opens a 50MW solar plant in the Central African Republic, targeting power for 300,000 homes. Trade & Fertiliser: India’s urea imports diversify as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push sourcing toward Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria. Osun Election Tensions: Atiku Abubakar urges Nigeria’s election bodies and security agencies to keep Osun’s governorship race from becoming militarised.

Ebola Update (DR Congo): The outbreak has crossed 2,000 deaths with cases surging fast, prompting renewed calls for faster, community-led action to contain spread. Ghana Environment & Economy: Conservationists warn illegal mining is damaging Ghana’s Greater Cape Three Points Forest Reserve and polluting waters feeding a marine protected area. Ethiopia Peace Process: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue is pushing a consensus-based path to reconciliation, aiming to rebuild trust and manage disagreements through dialogue. Regional Climate Risk (SADC): SADC warns a severe El Niño could worsen humanitarian and food pressures, driving higher costs and more displacement. Africa Development Push: A new Africa Sustainable Development Report says progress on SDGs and Agenda 2063 is uneven, held back by financing gaps, climate shocks, and weak institutions. Kenya-Qatar Jobs Drive: Kenya and Qatar agreed annual political consultations to expand trade, labour mobility, and investment, with jobs a top priority. UEFA Super Cup Spotlight: Somali referee Omar Artan makes history officiating PSG vs Aston Villa after a World Cup visa denial. Ghana Gold Governance: An IMF-linked warning highlights how Ghana’s gold boom could turn into an environmental crisis if galamsey isn’t controlled.

Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: The outbreak has surged past 2,000 deaths with 4,381 confirmed cases across 53 health zones, as Africa CDC backs Congo’s “bold” response including vaccination and village-led action. Humanitarian Alarm in Somalia: Severe malnutrition in displacement camps has jumped 83% after aid cuts, with MSF warning of rising deaths. Democracy and Governance Debate: Nigeria’s ex-president Goodluck Jonathan urges African countries to rethink democracy models beyond one-size-fits-all, while a separate political row in Nigeria’s ADC safe-schools debate highlights insecurity shutting classrooms despite ₦144.86bn funding. Regional Cooperation: Cameroon and CAR leaders discussed border security, irregular migration and trade links, while Ghana hosted senior US defence officials for security talks. Economy and Infrastructure: Nigeria’s refining push targets higher capacity for a West African energy hub, and Ghana’s procurement reform cuts tendering timelines to speed projects. Culture and Identity: Kenya’s elephant-sharing communities and Sierra Leone’s road-building push show how local realities shape development.

WAFCON Spotlight: Cameroon’s Michaely Bihina stole the show with a nine-save masterclass as the Indomitable Lionesses edged Nigeria, booking a World Cup spot and a place in the WAFCON semis. Ebola Emergency: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed 2,000 deaths (2,011) with 4,381 confirmed cases, as rebel conflict, bad roads and unpaid health workers slow response. US Support: The US announced an extra Ksh31bn (USD242m) for Ebola surveillance, treatment, border screening and community engagement across DRC, Uganda and Kenya. Security Tensions: Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels accuse federal forces of deadly drone strikes, warning of a serious escalation. Culture & Rights: FCT original inhabitants in Abuja demand action to stop cultural erosion and displacement, calling for stronger political participation. Sports & Mobility: Bolt adds tuk-tuks to its Mombasa ride-hailing lineup, while Yanga and Simba face Community Shield pressure ahead of their derby. Arts & Diplomacy: Zimbabwe hosted a youth-friendly Chinese film event in Harare as part of wider China-Africa people-to-people exchanges.

Ebola Response in DR Congo: WHO says the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo began in February, months before it was officially declared in May, with confirmed cases now at 4,200 and early cases reportedly misread as malaria or typhoid—while a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa tested negative. Security in Borno: Nigerian troops repelled an ISWAP attack on a forward operating base in Gajiram, killing attackers and recovering weapons, though some troops were injured. Elections Watch (Zambia): The AU-COMESA mission deployed 93 observers ahead of Zambia’s Aug. 13 general election, with a preliminary report due Aug. 15. Governance & Identity (Nigeria): Nigeria’s NPC expanded digital civil registration to about 4,000 wards and plans to scale to roughly 8,000 centres nationwide. Health & Rights (Nigeria): A coalition of tobacco-control groups urged lawmakers to recall the Tobacco Act Amendment Bill 2025, warning it could weaken safeguards and expose children to nicotine products. Climate & Jobs (Africa): AGN chair says Africa’s just transition must prioritise industrialisation, value addition and decent jobs as negotiators prepare for COP31. Culture & Exchange (Botswana-China): Botswana’s Confucius Institute unveiled new Chinese-style pavilions to deepen education and cultural ties. Sports (WAFCON): Malawi stunned Ghana to reach the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and secure a World Cup spot. Transport & Trade (Africa): Etihad signed new codeshare/interline deals with African airlines including Air Peace (Nigeria) and Africa World Airlines (Ghana). Migration in Ceuta (Spain): A Spanish bishop called for a vigil for peace, justice and stability in Ceuta after the immigration crisis.