AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Alert: Nigeria has confirmed its first case in a widening African outbreak, prompting the Africa CDC to call emergency talks and seek international support. Mali Security: An Islamic State-linked attack killed at least 48 civilians in the Ménaka region, underscoring the Sahel’s worsening insecurity. Water Safety: More than 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill amid water-quality failures; officials say a treatment plant east of Pretoria went weeks without chlorination. Energy & Trade: Aliko Dangote is expanding a petroleum distribution network across Africa, including investments in Kenya, Ethiopia, Cameroon and Namibia, and urged governments to protect local industry. Food Security: Namibia is seeking agricultural investment to cut imports; officials say the country produces just 4% of the food it consumes. Global Voice: Germany’s chancellor urged the US to invite South Africa to the G20 summit, saying Africa belongs at the table. Cricket: South Africa moved close to levelling its Test series against Australia after Marco Jansen took five wickets and the visitors were forced to follow on.
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