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Last update: 11 hours agoAfrica Day Diplomacy & Unity Talk: Peter Obi met former Botswana President Ian Khama and former South Africa President Thabo Mbeki in Johannesburg, thanking them for comments on regional immigration issues and for pushing peace and unity, while Abiy Ahmed also used Africa Day to urge “words to action” and renewed institutional commitment. South Africa Migration Tensions: The day’s celebrations sit alongside protests over migrants and claims of service strain, with reports that foreign envoys may skip events over safety fears, and ANC’s u-turn on mayoral selection now invites public nominations beyond party membership. Liberia Anti-Corruption Push: A civil society group backed President Boakai’s plan for a National Anti-Corruption Court, calling it a historic step against entrenched corruption. Nigeria Governance & Economy: The AfDB approved a $200m BOI facility to expand long-term agro-processing and SME financing, while Nigeria’s civil service doubles down on AI-driven reforms and digital public service delivery. Health Shockwave: Ebola concerns forced postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit, underscoring how outbreaks can derail major diplomacy.
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