AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKenya–Somalia Border Tensions: Somalia’s deputy PM Jibril Abdirashid Haji was detained at Nairobi’s JKIA and later deported over alleged passport fraud and security threats tied to the porous Kenya–Somalia border. Insecurity & Humanitarian Strain: In Sokoto, an ADC candidate says over 30 villages have been deserted after bandit attacks, with families fleeing killings and kidnappings. Madlanga Commission: South Africa’s Madlanga Commission postponed testimony by alleged crime boss Vusi “Cat” Matlala; his legal team will seek a new date after a plea deal in a Medicare24-linked corruption matter. Local Governance Capacity: South Africa’s SALGA opened applications to train and facilitate the 2026 Integrated Councillor Induction Programme, focusing on ethics, municipal finance, performance and accountability. Data Protection Accountability: South Africa’s POPIA five years on: breaches and security compromise notifications keep rising, raising questions about whether compliance is turning into real accountability. Trade Facilitation: Nigeria Customs and Afreximbank deepened cooperation to speed AfCFTA implementation and customs modernisation, including one-stop border goals. Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria condemned killings of two Nigerians in South Africa and warned of possible diplomatic action if attacks continue. Regional Security Cooperation: Nigeria’s COAS urged stronger African army collaboration against terrorism and insurgency at the Third African Land Forces Forum. Energy Access Partnerships: Nigeria’s All On marked 10 years of renewable energy investment in Lagos, pushing partnerships to expand clean power access.
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