AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Justice: Liberia’s Charlyne Brumskine is the new president of the ECOWAS Community Court. She pledged to defend judicial independence and deliver timely justice. Labour Politics: Mike Shingange has been elected COSATU president after a disputed congress, as tensions persist over the federation’s ties to the ANC and SACP. Rights and Accountability: A Ugandan army officer’s videos allege torture and abductions in a secret jail; the military dismissed the claims, while rights groups have documented abuses. Local Government: South Africa’s water shortages are being worsened by weak municipal management and poor infrastructure spending, with water boards owed more than R25 billion. Climate and Health: African stakeholders urged governments to turn climate pledges into measurable results and strengthen accountability. Separately, AU leaders called for more domestic health funding and local production of medicines as foreign aid declines. Mining Policy: Ghana is pressing for mining partnerships that support local processing, technology transfer and skills development, rather than raw-material exports.
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