AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWest Africa Energy Deal: ECOWAS leaders have formally signed off the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, turning a bilateral project into a regional flagship and setting up a Casablanca-based project company plus an Abuja-based Pipeline Higher Authority, with construction pencilled in for 2028 and a $25bn price tag. Cybercrime Crackdown: Morocco’s central bank and financial intelligence authority launched a national push against phishing and other financial fraud ahead of an upcoming regional assessment, warning that digitisation is making scams more sophisticated. Ghana Justice & Mining: Ghana’s court sentenced opposition figure Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (“Chairman Wontumi”) to 20 years for illegal mining, reigniting debate over selective enforcement. Human Rights in Court: In Cross River, an apostle was sentenced to death by hanging for killing his daughter after witchcraft accusations. Youth & Jobs Policy: Ghana-based Policy Bridge Institute-Africa was launched to connect education, skills, tech adoption and employment with evidence-based policymaking. Sports & Culture: FIFA’s World Cup 2026 spotlight is already feeding into Benin’s textile push via school football kit production, while Ghana’s opposition and legal battles continue to dominate politics.
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