AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoXenophobia Row: South Africa’s immigration debate flares again as ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says stranded undocumented migrants should be helped by their home countries, not South Africa, amid ongoing repatriations. ECOWAS Leadership: Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes over as ECOWAS chair in Freetown, with ECOWAS also pushing a new compact for deeper regional integration. Regional Energy Deal: West African leaders approve the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, a cross-Atlantic project expected to start construction in 2028 and deliver gas from 2031. Security in the Sahel: Mali reports at least 50 soldiers killed in a convoy ambush in Gao, as separatist and al-Qaeda-linked fighters claim responsibility. Digital Payments Push: Kenya and other African economies back PAPSS to cut cross-border payment costs by settling in local currencies. Namibia Space Law: Namibia’s Space Science and Technology Bill moves into public consultations to set rules for research, skills and investment. South Africa Mobility & Tech: Gautrain launches Gau Express e-hailing to connect commuters’ first and last mile, while factory-floor data tools aim to replace paper-based decisions. Nuclear Safety: South Africa says recent Koeberg radiation incidents were minor and contained, with no release to the public.
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