AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoXenophobia Fallout: Ghana has deferred a planned state visit by South Africa’s President Ramaphosa after anti-immigrant violence and mass repatriations of Ghanaians; Pretoria says it was only routine diplomacy over the South Africa–Ghana bi-national commission, not a state-visit request. Diplomatic Pressure: Nigeria’s Senate demanded written safety assurances from South Africa and warned it may review or sever ties if attacks on Nigerians continue, as lawmakers also call for arrests and prosecutions. Regional Security: Kenya and Tanzania moved to suppress planned July 7 protests with heavy police deployments. Debt and Governance: Senegal has started hiring a financial adviser to manage its debt as investors watch reforms; Mali reported more than 200 terrorists neutralized in northern operations, while sabotage plunged parts of Bamako into power and water outages. Energy & Business: Shell agreed to sell its South Africa downstream fuel business (580 stations) to ADNOC in a ~$1bn deal, while NNPC’s Ojulari urged stronger partnerships to unlock Africa’s energy potential. Health: Africa CDC backed a clinical trial for Bundibugyo Ebola therapeutics in DRC/Uganda. Culture & Sport: Tanzania marked Kiswahili Language Day with calls to promote the language globally; Nigeria’s Super Falcons head to WAFCON in Morocco aiming for a record 11th title.
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