AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoEkiti Election Scrutiny: Nigeria’s Ekiti 2026 governorship vote is officially declared for APC’s Biodun Oyebanji (319,224 votes), but Yiaga Africa says its verification matches INEC’s figures while flagging vote-buying, weak handling of sensitive materials, and turnout numbers that don’t add up. Election Pressure on INEC: A separate call for INEC chairman Joash Amupitan to resign is gaining traction amid fresh fraud and inducement claims, including allegations of cash payments to voters in Ekiti West. Child Marriage Crackdown Hit by Corruption: In Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West, traditional leaders accuse police of stalling child marriage cases, alleging bribery and non-arrest of suspects despite community referrals. Somaliland Legal Standoff: A new analysis revisits Somaliland’s de facto governance versus lack of UN recognition, asking what options Somalia has under international law. Rights and Repression in Niger: Niger tightens anti-LGBTI laws, with same-sex relations explicitly criminalised under a new penal code. Health Data Sovereignty: A ProPublica report highlights U.S. demands for access to Africans’ health data as a condition for aid, raising privacy and exploitation fears. Culture and Sport: Nairobi’s global climate-diplomacy spotlight continues, while Kenya’s Jubilee Live Free Race expects 5,500 cyclists and Africa Oyé returns to Liverpool with major music crowds.
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