AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMass Shootings in South Africa: Police say the weekend tavern attack near Johannesburg has killed 18 after another victim died in hospital, as gunmen also struck an entertainment venue near Cape Town leaving 10 dead—bringing the weekend toll to 28. National Identity and Violence: President Ramaphosa urged South Africans to actively defend heritage and reject gender-based violence, xenophobia and racial division amid the security crisis. Ethiopia–Eritrea–Sudan Tensions: Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels as clashes intensify and displacement fears grow. UN and Durban Conference: The UN marks 25 years since South Africa’s 2001 Durban Conference, criticized for antisemitic rhetoric, with Israel pushing to limit the commemoration. Water Infrastructure Deal: South Africa and Zimbabwe discuss a $500m dam plan to supply water to the Musina-Makhado SEZ. Health and Industry: Tanzania outlines a strategy to cut a $1bn medicine import bill by boosting local pharmaceutical production. Clean Cooking Push: Kenya and Norway host the first UN General Assembly high-level clean cooking event ahead of a major Nairobi summit.
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