AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChild Surgery Supply Crunch: African hospitals are racing to replace halothane, the anaesthetic still widely used for children’s operations, after the last manufacturer shut down in India in 2023; charities warn stocks may run out by end-2027, exposing underfunded anaesthesia systems and costly equipment gaps. Courtroom Crackdown in Nigeria: In Abuja, armed DSS operatives seized Omoyele Sowore right after a judge ordered his remand at Kuje Correctional Centre, following bail revocation tied to remarks about President Tinubu; Sowore says he’s ready to keep mobilising from detention. Legal Cooperation Under Strain (Uganda-Kenya): Kenya’s Law Society condemns Uganda’s denial of entry to opposition lawyer Martha Karua, calling it an assault on rule of law and a blow to East African legal cooperation. Ethiopia Politics: Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party vows to accelerate democratic governance and development after a landslide win in the June 1 election. Agriculture & Prices: COCEFAAA warns cocoa prices could surge above $10,000/tonne as investment shifts toward lab-grown cocoa while smallholders face underfunding and disease pressures. Sports & Culture: Ghana’s Black Stars edge Panama in their World Cup opener and now face England next; Ghanaian fans also top a “family-friendly” global supporters ranking.
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