AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Watch: Lagos ramps up Ebola surveillance at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, urging tighter passenger separation for arrivals from high-risk countries as Central and East Africa outbreaks intensify. Elections in Focus: Ethiopia heads into its June 1 general election with AU observers in place; former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says the vote matters for Africa, as voter registration tops 54 million. Nigeria Security Alarm: Opposition ADC leader David Mark warns insecurity and economic hardship are worsening, calling for urgent action as abductions and killings spread across multiple states. ADC Power Struggle: A faction of Nigeria’s ADC names Chris Uba as its 2027 presidential candidate, while a court sets June 3 for a suit challenging party leadership. Rights Under Pressure (Ghana): Ghana’s parliament passes a bill criminalizing homosexuality and “promotion” of LGBTQ+ activities, with prison terms and a duty to report. Health Systems & Preparedness: WHO says the current Congo Ebola outbreak is not a pandemic emergency, but urges donor action; Brazil also monitors suspected cases. Frontier Markets Funding: AfDB and WEF argue private investment—not aid—must drive resilience in Africa’s underfunded frontier markets. Creative Industry Shift: Nollywood filmmakers say Afrobeats song licensing has become harder as rights deals move to foreign publishers.
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