AGP Executive Report

Human Rights in Wartime: In Gaza, UNICEF says at least 300 Palestinian children were killed in the 300 days after a ceasefire was announced—one child a day—highlighting how “ceasefire” language can clash with lived reality. Football Governance: CAF has unanimously reaffirmed support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino despite the FIFA Forward Enterprise World Cup stake plan fallout, while UEFA keeps up threats of legal action. Elections & Security (Nigeria): Ahead of Osun’s Aug 15 governorship vote, Nigeria’s IGP Olatunji Disu met CSOs and promised a professional, apolitical police deployment—four officers per polling unit—after concerns over violence and intimidation. Osun Culture & Politics: Gov. Ademola Adeleke pledged more interventions for the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove as the festival’s grand finale draws huge crowds. Migration & Borders (Europe): Spain threatened “proportional measures” against Italy over continued border controls tied to the Ceuta migrant crisis. Diaspora Investment (Nigeria): Tinubu approved a delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila for NIDEC in Toronto to attract diaspora capital and boost trade. Health (Nigeria): Delta’s Tobore Oborevwori expanded free autism medical outreach to hundreds of families via her foundation.

FIFA Power Struggle: Players’ union FIFPRO accuses Gianni Infantino of “profound abuse of presidential power” after FIFA’s secret “FIFA Forward Enterprise” World Cup sell-off plan was shelved, while CAF backs Infantino and UEFA keeps its boycott threat alive. Football Truce Talks: Mexico and Argentina’s federations back Infantino, insisting any move to oust him must follow FIFA’s full member vote process. Governance Under Pressure (Burkina Faso): A new report says Burkina Faso’s junta leader Ibrahim Traoré has effectively ended talk of democracy, tightening repression as jihadist violence continues. Finance & Investment (Tanzania): Tanzania opens Treasury bills and government bonds to all foreign investors, aiming to deepen markets and attract capital. Energy Deal (Uganda–Tanzania): Uganda and Tanzania endorse a Tanga Regional Energy Hub to shift from crude exports to refining, petrochemicals and cross-border infrastructure. Public Safety (Kenya): Kenya investigates suspected cyanide poisoning after 15 elephants died near Amboseli; farmers dispute claims. Migration Crisis (Ceuta): Spain’s Ceuta still has over 1,100 unaccompanied minors, with authorities struggling to register and relocate them. Sports Tragedy (Uganda): Ugandan captain David Owori dies after a robbery attack near his home, sparking calls for arrests. Digital Procurement (Liberia): Liberia’s e-GP system is showcased as a regional model as Sierra Leone studies how to implement similar reforms.

Sudan Conflict & Gender-Based Violence: In El Obeid, North Kordofan, displaced women describe rape and beatings by RSF members, including attacks carried out in front of children, showing how siege warfare turns homes and camps into battlefields. Ghana Opioid Crisis & Vigilantism: Ghana’s opioid emergency is shifting toward high-dose synthetic drugs, with communities pushed into desperate, sometimes violent self-protection as authorities struggle to keep up. Nigeria Anti-Competition Push: NMDPRA proposes new rules to curb price-fixing and petrol hoarding across the midstream and downstream oil chain, aiming for open access to key infrastructure. Senegal Speech Crackdown: A court jailed three TikTok influencers for insulting the president, drawing fresh free-speech concerns. Spain Ceuta Migration Fallout: Ceuta’s leader says about 100 people died in the border surge and thousands of unaccompanied minors remain a strain, while EU officials press Morocco for cooperation. FIFA Governance Crisis: Infantino faces mounting backlash after a failed $4.2bn World Cup rights plan, with African football leaders publicly backing him as UEFA threatens legal action. Ethiopia Red Cross Funding: The Ethiopian Red Cross urges stronger local fundraising to cut foreign donor dependence, targeting 80% domestic resources by its centenary.

Anti-Corruption Clash in Nigeria: EFCC froze Osun State’s government salary account, saying it was to stop alleged movement of suspicious public funds; Governor Ademola Adeleke calls it unlawful and heads to court, while the Osun Attorney-General argues EFCC lacks authority over state statutory accounts. FIFA Turmoil: FIFA apologized to member associations over errors tied to its shelved World Cup commercial-rights plan and reaffirmed “full support” for Gianni Infantino after a Morocco crisis meeting, even as UEFA and others push for legal action and reforms. Ceuta Migration Crisis: Spain’s Ceuta leader says the remaining migrant population—especially about 2,500 children including unaccompanied minors—is “unsustainable,” with overwhelmed reception centres and dire access to basics. Ethiopia Digital ID Upgrade: Ethiopia moved its National ID Program into a state-owned enterprise, Faydaverse, integrated into the sovereign wealth fund portfolio to scale the Fayda biometric ID ecosystem. Aviation Leadership Move: Air India appointed Ethiopian Airlines veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO/MD to drive expansion after Campbell Wilson’s exit. Ebola Frontline Strain: In DRC, Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages and warn that delayed pay is worsening an already high-risk response.

FIFA Turmoil: Gianni Infantino faces mounting backlash after FIFA’s abandoned private-investment plan, with an emergency meeting in Morocco as UEFA weighs legal action and African football chiefs back him. Red Sea Security: Yemen’s Houthis say they’re widening attacks on Saudi shipping into the northern Red Sea, aiming to disrupt routes toward the Suez Canal. Ceuta Migration Crisis: Spain’s Ceuta leader warns the child-migrant situation is “unsustainable” after a surge from Morocco, with thousands returned and hundreds of unaccompanied minors still overwhelmed. Counterterrorism Watch: A UN official says ISIS remains a serious threat, especially across Africa’s Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, including growing use of commercial drones by affiliates like ISWAP. Nigeria Politics: The ADC accuses the federal government of freezing Osun State funds and bank accounts as “political terrorism” ahead of the governorship election. Ghana Democracy: Ghana’s Supreme Court decision pushes parties to scrap the delegate system for presidential and parliamentary primaries. Africa-UN/Global Voice: India’s Jaishankar courts African support for India’s UNSC bid while highlighting Africa Day ties. Africa-Atlantic Links: Ghana’s Mahama visits Jamaica to deepen trade, transport, education, healthcare, culture and reparatory justice cooperation. Digital Crime: INTERPOL reports AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa, with losses topping $480m.

Ceuta Migration Toll: Spain says the death count from the Ceuta border rush has risen to 77 after forensics recovered 79 bodies, with 2 linked to earlier days—while families in Morocco’s Fnideq wait for missing relatives. EU Migration Politics: EU interior ministers held emergency talks as Europe debates border control, responsibility-sharing, and the role of misinformation and court rulings in triggering the surge. Morocco Youth Pushback: Tens of thousands of Moroccan migrants returning home say social-media promises of an EU “eldorado” collapsed into hunger and uncertainty. Nigeria Security Spending: President Tinubu outlines a major military expansion—army divisions rising from 8 to 12 and new troops and headquarters—amid an “existential security crisis” ahead of elections. Nigeria State Police Bill Fight: Nigeria’s ADC says the House undermined the constitution over alleged WhatsApp voting and lack of public scrutiny, demanding the bill be recommitted. Pan-African Diplomacy: Ghana’s President Mahama pays tribute to Marcus Garvey in Jamaica and addresses parliament, tying Emancipation Day to Africa-Caribbean unity. Cybercrime and AI: INTERPOL warns AI drives over half of Africa’s cybercrime, with losses jumping to about $484m since 2024. Biodiversity Loss: UN says Africa bears a heavy share of biodiversity loss, threatening food, water, livelihoods and climate resilience.

Ceuta Crisis: Spain says it has sent back about 70,000 of the 72,000 migrants who surged into Ceuta from Morocco, after the rush killed 72 people; EU migration officials criticised Spain’s response and warned that regularisation plans are “not a good signal” for Europe. EU–Spain Tensions: The Ceuta fallout has sparked diplomatic spats, with EU ministers holding emergency talks and Spain defending that Schengen was “never in the least danger.” FIFA Power Struggle: UEFA escalated its fight with FIFA over Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan, threatening legal action and deepening internal FIFA divisions. Malawi Election Costs: Malawi’s constitutional court annulled the 2019 vote, but the new election cycle is now hit by an economic squeeze—running for parliament reportedly costs more than double, rising from about $20,000 to $51,000. ECOWAS Gender Push: ECOWAS will roll out a Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions next year to drive gender-responsive governance across its bodies. Media Freedom: The European Commission responded to the Congress of African Journalists, urging continued engagement and participation in EU cooperation programmes. Nigeria Budget Row: Atiku blasts a ₦1.08tn allocation to a Federal Cooperative College over claims it was used to execute thousands of capital projects nationwide. Climate Stress: Tokyo-area heat killed three lions at a zoo, as South Korea declared a national disaster and warned extreme weather may persist.

Ceuta Migration Fallout: EU interior ministers meet to draw lessons after Morocco-linked surge into Spain’s North African enclave, with hardliners pushing tougher steps and Spain’s PM Sanchez defending coordination and calling for EU unity. UEFA vs FIFA: UEFA threatens legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell future World Cup profit stakes, warning FIFA to preserve materials and naming executives. Nigeria Courts & 2027 Politics: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer says Omoyele Sowore’s trial is being fast-tracked for political optics ahead of 2027; separate suits target alleged unlawful DSS detention and seizure of a journalist’s drone. Religious Freedom in Transport: Nigeria’s Pentecostal Fellowship vows to keep preaching in commercial buses despite a proposed road-safety law that would fine offenders. Human Rights & Culture: Sowore condemns alleged traditional cleansing of a female TikTok creator as gender-dignity abuse. Sudan Civilian Risk: UN warns of rising civilian toll after reported North Darfur drone strike killed at least 35. Kenya Nuclear Protest: Protests over a planned nuclear plant near Bondo turn violent, with a shooting and arrests. Zimbabwe Finance Shift: Zimbabwe joins BRICS New Development Bank, signaling a new development-finance route beyond Western lending constraints.

Ceuta Migration Crisis: EU leaders are trading blame after tens of thousands of migrants surged into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, with Spain installing a 500-metre sea barrier; most have since returned, but the death toll is reported at dozens, deepening EU divisions over border control and solidarity. Nigeria Digital Economy & Crypto Regulation: Nigeria’s new digital economy rules aim to harmonise oversight as crypto blurs lines between currencies and securities, but experts warn gaps remain in how crypto is regulated. Gabon Credit Rating Watch: A downgrade highlights how sovereign credit judgments are shaped by fiscal transparency, debt audits, and investor reaction to budget changes. Ghana Cocoa Law: Ghana’s parliament passed a cocoa farm protection bill that could jail farmers for repurposing cocoa land without approval, drawing pushback from growers. Ethiopia Green Legacy: Peer-reviewed research says Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is boosting forest cover, cutting local temperatures, and improving rural livelihoods. Justice in Africa Courts: An African Court judge urged litigants to exhaust domestic legal remedies first, stressing complementarity rather than replacing national courts. Cybercrime Shift: INTERPOL says AI is now driving more than half of Africa’s cybercrime, with losses rising sharply. Nigeria Energy Ambition: Nigeria’s regulators say the country is on track to become a refining hub for Africa. Sudan Peace Talks: Sudanese parties split over Addis Ababa talks, with some boycotting and others trying to shape the process.

Ceuta Death Toll Dispute: Spain says at least 72 people died in the Ceuta migrant rush from Morocco, while Morocco’s interior ministry puts the figure at 11, blaming misinformation and misread legal rules; most tens of thousands who crossed have since returned and the enclave is back to normal, but the EU is still split on border policy. ECOWAS Trade Push: ECOWAS Parliament calls for harmonised customs, import rules, taxation and business registration to help West Africa’s MSMEs, urging removal of non-tariff barriers and better market governance and trader protection. Nigeria Civic Space Under Threat: 71 civil society groups warn Nigeria’s democracy is at a crossroads, demanding lawmakers withdraw bills they say would expand executive control and weaken constitutional freedoms ahead of 2027. FIFA Backlash: FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces mounting backlash over a controversial plan to sell stakes tied to World Cup commercial rights, with UEFA and others threatening action. Sickle Cell Care Expansion: Health experts say African countries are integrating sickle cell services into universal health coverage, focusing on early diagnosis, newborn screening, treatment access and financing. Power Sector Reset: Nigeria’s power minister says the government is “resetting” the sector after years of trapped or wasted funding, aiming for a stronger grid and reduced losses within 2–3 years.

Ceuta Border Crisis: Spain says the death toll from the Morocco-to-Ceuta surge has reached at least 72, with over 1,000 treated after tens of thousands breached the frontier; Spain is installing a 500-metre maritime barrier and EU states are pushing for coordinated action. ECOWAS Security: Nigeria has deployed 86 troops to Guinea-Bissau for the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission, stressing professionalism and zero tolerance for abuses. Nigeria Politics & Youth: Atiku urges young Nigerians to reject vote-buying ahead of 2027, warning manipulation must end. Rights & Justice: A Nigerian court challenge targets how name changes are handled, arguing informal affidavit-and-publication practices leave institutions exposed to fraud. Sports: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles lost 2-0 to Burkina Faso in U20 AFCON qualifiers but still advanced; Super Falcons face suspensions ahead of Egypt clash. Environment: Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative targets planting 800 million seedlings in a single day, while Kenya’s KNH defends removing old trees to protect patients and marabou storks.

Ceuta Migrant Crisis: Spain says 50,000–60,000 migrants surged from Morocco into Ceuta, with at least 67 deaths reported; most have returned, but exhausted holdouts linger as Spain installs a 1,600-foot sea barrier and EU states debate a coordinated response. Nigeria 2027 Election Scrutiny: INEC has begun displaying candidates’ credentials for the 2027 polls, including Tinubu/Shettima and Obi/Kwankwaso, as public scrutiny ramps up. US Condemns Kaduna Attack: The US urged Nigeria to tackle “rampant violence against Christians” after a Kaduna massacre reportedly killed 30+ people, including children. Nigeria Energy Watch: Dangote’s $2.5bn capital raise puts pressure on Nigeria’s idle refineries, renewing debate over costly downtime. Ghana 5G Delay: Ghana’s NCA pushed back the 5G spectrum auction while tightening telecom ownership rules. Rights Under Pressure: Campaigners warn anti-LGBTQ+ laws are spreading across West Africa, citing tougher penalties and new restrictions. DRC Ebola Response: Virunga National Park in eastern DRC is boosting health checkpoints to protect communities and mountain gorillas as Ebola cases continue.

Ceuta Migration Crisis: Spain says the “vast majority” of the 50,000–60,000 people who surged into Ceuta from Morocco have returned, with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen insisting “not a single person reached mainland Spain or the rest of the EU,” as Spain installs a 500-metre sea containment barrier and EU interior ministers prepare emergency talks after 67 deaths reported. EU Politics & Blame Game: Pedro Sánchez accuses some EU allies of a “selfish” response driven by “prejudice, fake news, ignorance or political interest,” while Italy temporarily suspends Schengen checks and 22 EU leaders push for urgent coordination. Ghana Governance & Courts: Ghana’s COCOBOD Bill guarantees cocoa farmers at least 70% of the FOB export price, while the INEC begins publishing 2027 candidates’ credentials and legal debates continue after a high-profile Court of Appeal acquittal. Nigeria Politics: INEC displays Tinubu and other presidential candidates’ particulars for 2027, as Atiku fires back at Obasanjo over the third-term fight. Football Governance: FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandons a plan to sell World Cup profit stakes to private investors after UEFA and others vow accountability. West Africa Women’s Leadership: ECOWAS sets a 2035 target for gender parity in political leadership, with Nigeria pushing reforms to boost women’s participation. Uganda Oil & Roads: Analysts warn Uganda’s oil dream faces shifting economics, while an IGG probe into the Busega–Mpigi Expressway raises questions over a compensation bill that ballooned far beyond early estimates.

Ceuta Border Crisis: Spain says about 48,000 of roughly 60,000 migrants who surged from Morocco into the North African enclave of Ceuta have already returned voluntarily, after at least 34–57 deaths were reported during chaotic crossings and stampedes. Spain deployed troops and police, while Morocco’s forces were accused of “sitting on their hands” as migrants reached the breakwater; the surge has sparked political backlash across Europe and calls for tighter controls. FIFA Governance Fallout: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a plan to sell stakes in World Cup profits to private investors after UEFA and other confederations threatened boycotts and staff said they were “deceived” over the process. US Visa Policy: The US will make a visa bond programme permanent, letting consular officers require some applicants from 50 countries (mostly in Africa) to post bonds up to $20,000 to curb overstays. Nigeria Politics & Justice: ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo attacks Tinubu over claims INEC is neutral, while Oyo State’s Oriire school abduction probe gets a judicial commission urging witnesses to come forward. Environment & Accountability: An Irish investigation into Aughinish Alumina warns of groundwater contamination beneath its red-mud waste site, with officials citing breaches of contamination limits.

Ceuta Border Crisis: Spain says the surge of about 60,000 migrants from Morocco into the North African enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours is easing, with 57 deaths reported and many people already leaving or being sent back; Spain blames smugglers after a Supreme Court ruling limited “border rejection” returns, while Italy suspends Schengen links with Spain and closes sea and air borders, and EU leaders react with fresh calls to tighten the bloc’s external border rules. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Uganda is hosting key meetings of troop-contributing countries for the AU mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), culminating in a heads-of-state summit aimed at coordinating support for Somalia’s security transition and pressure on Al Shabaab. Public Health Cooperation: Kenya and 10 other African countries are developing a regional framework to jointly procure emergency medical supplies during outbreaks, with pooled buying meant to cut costs and speed access. HIV Prevention Access Fight: Activists protest a “miracle” HIV prevention drug (lenacapavir-based PrEP) being licensed for generics in many low- and middle-income countries but excluding much of Latin America, highlighting how pricing and eligibility rules can block lifesaving access. Governance & Justice: Liberia sacks officials and refers others for investigation after major cocaine seizures, while Ghana’s Atiku attacks Nigeria’s “quality of life” claims as hunger and hardship deepen.

Ceuta Border Crisis: Spain deployed troops to reinforce police in Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco by sea and land, with reports of 2,000–3,000 arrivals and at least nine deaths as Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni floated suspending Schengen with Spain. Football Governance Clash: UEFA voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors goes ahead, escalating a deadline-driven crisis. Mali Security & Rights: Human Rights Watch said Russia’s Africa Corps killed civilians in Mali’s Mopti region in an apparently indiscriminate airstrike, as militants and separatists intensify attacks. Kenya Development Push: President William Ruto unveiled a new national development framework to replace Vision 2030, aiming for measurable outcomes despite low public trust. Kenya Trade & Customs: Shippers in Eastern Africa protested Kenya Revenue Authority’s Advance Cargo Declaration rollout, warning of delays and higher costs. Road Safety Tragedy (Free State): A bus overturned on South Africa’s N1 near Trompsburg, killing 11 including five children, with rescuers freeing a trapped child. Education & Policy: Zambia’s free education policy is defended as a legal norm, while Uganda’s UN rights chief condemned crackdowns on dissent and shrinking civic space.