AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNollywood Loss: Nigeria’s veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, with President Tinubu and opposition figures hailing him as a cultural icon. South Africa Politics: In KwaZulu-Natal, Jacob Zuma’s MK party edges closer to power as a court ruling and local polling raise the stakes for municipal and provincial control. Nigeria Elections & Governance: INEC says chairman Joash Amupitan was away on official duty and can delegate roles; it also reports capturing 137,487 persons with disabilities for 2027 polls. Digital Identity Push: President Tinubu orders NIN enrolment to reach 95% coverage by December 2026, expanding ward-level and mobile registration. Rights at the UN: UN experts warn that seed laws criminalising farmers’ seed saving and sharing threaten global food supply. Aviation & Connectivity: A new analysis says Africa’s air travel still depends too much on distant hubs, calling for more direct intra-African routes. Kenya Sports: Nairobi wins the 2029 World Athletics Championships bid, marking the first time the event is hosted in Africa. Marine Conservation (West Africa): A call for proposals seeks support to create new Marine Protected Areas, with submissions due 15 October 2026.
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