AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSenegal: The death toll from a migrant boat sinking off the coast has risen to 39, with one survivor found. Officials pledged support for families and action against smuggling networks. South Africa: The ANC suffered its worst-ever local election result, winning 30.76% as coalition talks loom. Police also arrested nine foreign nationals suspected of trying to travel to Russia to fight in Ukraine. Tanzania: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu was acquitted of treason but sentenced to four years for incitement, drawing fresh concern over the country’s democratic freedoms. Climate Preparedness: East African governments adopted a joint emergency plan for El Niño-related heavy rain and flooding expected through February 2027, focusing on early warnings, health, infrastructure and food security. African Growth: Tony Elumelu called for African-funded development driven by private enterprise and women’s leadership, with reliable power, industrialisation and regional trade as priorities. Cameroon: President Paul Biya called legislative and local elections for February 7 amid political tensions and opposition repression.
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