AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCourtroom Showdown in Nigeria: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says a Chief of Staff aide masterminded a Federal High Court order deregistering the party, escalating claims of political interference as the 2027 race heats up. Elections & Party Politics: Hours after ADC named Rotimi Amaechi as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate, the court ordered deregistration of ADC and other parties, threatening their ability to field candidates. World Cup Visas & Fans: Senegalese supporters were denied World Cup visas by the US, and Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said his mother couldn’t attend due to visa fees. Ghana Procurement Watch: Ghana cleared its Roads Ministry of single-source procurement abuse in Big Push contracts, while also recommending tighter rules on future discretion. DR Congo Ebola: One month into the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, cases are rising amid testing and contact-tracing gaps, insecurity, and child deaths. Rights & Law: Niger recriminalized consensual same-sex relations, with penalties of up to 10 years. Football on TikTok: A TikTok study says 59% of Nigerian users follow football content, showing how the sport is driving online communities.
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