AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Map Vote: Eswatini backed the UN “Correct the Map” resolution, joining 164-1 support to replace the Mercator projection that many say has long distorted Africa’s size. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria helped secure former Sierra Leone President Ernest Koroma’s safe return to Freetown after two years in Nigeria, citing ECOWAS-led confidence-building. El Niño Warning: A new El Niño forecast flags severe drought and food-risk scenarios for Sri Lanka, with knock-on pressure on foreign exchange and nutrition. Security & Governance: Liberia’s Jewel Howard-Taylor was released from pre-trial detention on medical grounds but placed under strict court-ordered confinement. Competition Watch: Ghana’s cement surcharge plan drew CUTS scrutiny over possible cartel-style coordination. Mining Prospects: Malawi’s rare-earth and critical-minerals push could boost growth, but experts warn of the wider Africa-wide risk of exporting raw value without local benefits. Immigration Rules (Kenya): Kenya reiterated foreigners need proper permits to work or trade, warning against misuse of visa-free entry.
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