AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAU Health Summit Push: Ghana’s President Mahama urged African leaders to turn health commitments into tangible action, citing progress on HIV and TB but warning of gaps like undiagnosed hepatitis and neglected tropical diseases. Health Sovereignty: Tanzania’s Samia and Ethiopia’s deputy PM Temesgen Tiruneh echoed the same theme: more domestic investment, local production, and self-reliant financing as aid declines. Ebola Emergency: Africa CDC renewed calls for US$1.4bn as DR Congo and Uganda reported Ebola deaths surpassing 1,000, with children hit hard amid displacement and fear. Regional Integration: Kenya’s Musalia Mudavadi ordered a joint review of EAC summit resolutions to speed up trade, infrastructure, investment and cooperation. Governance & Rights: Ghana’s Minority urged repeal of Criminal Libel Act sections 207 and 208, saying they’re used to suppress speech. Security Cooperation: US President Trump praised Nigeria’s Tinubu for counter-terrorism leadership and pledged continued security support. Youth & Education Finance: South Africa’s Parliament defended NSFAS accommodation caps while SRCs and universities demand removal and a housing-rate reset. Women’s Football Funding: CAF boosted WAFCON prize money to a record US$5.8m, backing women’s football professionalisation.
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