AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEthiopia-Nile Water Row: Ethiopia’s African Affairs DG Zerihun Abebe says Addis Ababa has the sovereign right to build dams anywhere in its territory, rejecting Egypt’s push for a monopoly over Nile waters. Ethiopia Conflict Watch: Tigray rebels tell AFP they are in “full-blown war” with the federal government, with heavy artillery reported near the Tigray-Afar border and fears of wider regional spillover. Democracy Under Pressure: Ghana’s National Peace Council warns that money politics, disinformation and shrinking civic space are threatening Africa’s democratic gains. Health Systems: Ghana’s vice-president urges pharmacists to expand beyond dispensing into prevention, early detection and safe medicine use for chronic diseases. Liberia Rights & Justice: Liberia’s digital rights groups form a coalition to push a data protection law, an independent authority, tighter cybercrime oversight and accountability on internet shutdowns. Regional Diplomacy: UNGA opens with renewed calls for permanent African representation at the Security Council, as Liberia’s Boakai prepares to speak from a seat on the Council. Politics at Home: Nigeria lawmakers demand the National Assembly reconvene over President Tinubu’s extended absence, citing constitutional requirements. Energy & Trade: China invites Nigeria to join a global AI cooperation platform as bilateral trade hits $18bn in 2026’s first half.
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