AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoRegional Security: Ghanaian President John Mahama proposed a Sahel-Gulf of Guinea security accord at Ethiopia’s Tana Forum, saying divisions between ECOWAS and Sahel states have weakened cooperation. He urged the AU to hold governments to their peace commitments. Russia-Africa Summit: Moscow hosted leaders from 48 African countries, including 22 heads of state. Putin pitched trade, grain and investment, but Russia’s influence faces doubts amid limited economic reach and anger over the recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine. Governance & Rights: South African police secured an interim court order halting planned anti-immigration marches in Durban amid threats of violence and arson; the court will decide whether to make it permanent. Counterterrorism: The AU accredited Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre as a regional centre of excellence, expanding its role in intelligence-sharing, training and coordination. Somalia: The UN political mission ends on October 31 with constitutional and election disputes unresolved, raising concerns about the transition and security. Media: African journalists adopted a plan to promote responsible AI, better working conditions and media freedom.
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