AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCeuta Border Crackdown: Morocco says it foiled a fresh mass attempt to cross into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta, with around 300 migrants gathering near Fnideq and police using tear gas; at least 111 people were arrested, including 109 sub-Saharan Africans, as Spain boosts troops and barriers after the July surge that left dozens dead. Osun Election Watch: Nigeria’s Osun governorship vote saw early turnout and mostly orderly polling in some areas, but violence and intimidation fears persist, including Ejigbo disruptions that sent voters fleeing, allegations of denied tags for party agents, and EU observers reporting hundreds of electoral offences plus security incidents. Court Battle Over 2027: Atiku’s lawsuit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification over alleged certificate discrepancies faces scepticism from activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam, who calls it “dead on arrival,” warning the case could further erode public trust if justice isn’t seen as impartial. Borno Security Update: Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai says troops repelled an ISWAP assault on a Borno forward base near Biu, killing scores of attackers and recovering weapons. Sudan Dialogue Move: Abdel Fattah al-Burhan pledges temporary immunity and legal protections for participants in a national dialogue, suspending criminal proceedings during talks. Women in Food Systems: A new push highlights how women farmers’ land, finance and decision-making power are key to stabilising Africa’s food systems and resilience.
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