AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEthiopia–Horn Conflict: Ethiopia says Eritrea and Sudan back Tigray rebels as fighting intensifies, with reports of airport seizures, attacks into Afar and Amhara, and tens of thousands displaced—raising fears of a wider humanitarian crisis. UN Rights & Governance: Nigeria and other African leaders renewed calls for permanent UN Security Council seats with veto power, arguing Africa is excluded from global decision-making. Health & Development: Kenya’s WHX in Nairobi wrapped with record turnout, pushing local manufacturing, better procurement and scalable digital health; meanwhile, rabies remains a major killer in Kenya as vaccination and post-bite treatment gaps persist. Agriculture & Food Security: Oxford research highlights “working with nature” to protect cocoa via pollinators and biodiversity-friendly farming as West African supply strains worsen. Politics & Courts (Nigeria): A suit asks a Nigerian court to nullify the House passage of the State Police constitutional amendment bill, challenging voting procedure. Business & Tech: RSPO reports strong growth in certified sustainable palm oil, with Africa’s supply surging; and Tanzania targets 80% local pharmaceutical production by 2030 to cut a $1bn import bill.
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