AGP Executive Report

Ebola Response Under Strain: In eastern DR Congo’s displacement camps, aid workers are battling Ebola with almost nothing—one handwashing station, one thermometer, and advice to use sand or oatmeal when soap and water run out—raising fears of wider spread in crowded sites. Elections & Party Turmoil: Nigeria’s ADC presidential primary fallout deepens as Rotimi Amaechi rejects results as “concocted,” while the party says it lacks enough proof to confirm rigging claims. Local Governance Push: Ghana’s Local Government Service boss calls for stronger, better-funded districts to turn Agenda 2063 into real services, linking water and peace to implementation. Economy & Jobs: Ghana’s “24-hour economy” push is back in focus as a blueprint to unlock productivity and create jobs. Aviation as Infrastructure: Nigeria’s aviation minister urges African states to move from plans to legal and institutional reforms to make air travel a trade and healthcare bridge. Regional Diplomacy: Libya hosts a Tripoli dialogue on its African role and Agenda 2063. Sports & Youth: Cameroon U17 reach AFCON quarters and secure a World Cup ticket, while Ghana’s police officer Doris Grant wins top regional honours.

Ebola Escalation: The U.S. is ramping up screening as Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport joins Washington Dulles and Atlanta for enhanced checks of travelers who were in DRC, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days, amid a fast-spreading Bundibugyo strain and growing skepticism in affected communities. South Africa Accountability Fight: South Africa’s African Transformation Movement accuses President Cyril Ramaphosa of trying to dodge accountability after he moved to challenge the Phala Phala independent panel report in court. Senegal Power Struggle: Senegal’s political crisis deepened after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked PM Ousmane Sonko, while lawmakers elected Sonko as speaker, raising the risk of deadlock. Nigeria Politics: Omoyele Sowore won the AAC 2027 presidential ticket, then stepped down as party chairman with Samuel Ajeigbe replacing him; Sowore also attacked APC primary figures as “fabricated.” Ghana Games Probe: Ghana’s Auditor-General flags GH¢580m in irregularities in the 2023 African Games, citing overpricing and procurement breaches. Sports & Culture: Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF triumph sets up major talks on coach Miguel Cardoso and captain Themba Zwane; Zambia’s Hichilema honours 16 at Africa Freedom Day investiture.

Ebola Emergency Escalates in DR Congo: WHO says the outbreak is spreading fast and that Congo’s neighbours face “very high” risk, as insecurity and mistrust slow the response; confirmed deaths are rising alongside hundreds of suspected cases, while attacks on health facilities and fear around body-handling are worsening the crisis. Regional Health Tightens: Caribbean states including Antigua and Barbuda, Cayman Islands and St. Lucia have boosted screening and border monitoring, with CARPHA activating early-warning support. Sudan War Allegations: Human Rights Watch renews claims that the UAE trained Colombian mercenaries used to back Sudan’s RSF, which the UAE denies. Nigeria’s Mining Push: Nigeria pitches a revived minerals drive ahead of Nigeria Mining Week, aiming to turn underused geology into an investor-ready powerhouse. Politics and Courts: South Africa’s ANCYL faces a R519k legal fee fight with long-time attorneys, while Ghana’s Abu Jinapor warns against using criminal justice to target opponents. Economy Watch: US disbursed $187.3m to Nigeria in 2026 so far, as hunger warnings intensify.

Africa Day Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV issued a historic apology for the Vatican’s role in legitimising slavery, linking the church’s past to modern exploitation and the risks of AI-driven labour abuses. Ghana Politics & Rights: Ghana’s NPP hopeful Boakye Agyarko condemned arrests of critics, urging the government to stop “weaponising” security agencies and focus on delivery. Nigeria Media & Economy: Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over is set to launch June 17, 2026, with claims it could unlock N605bn in ad revenue and over $1bn from spectrum auctions. Ebola Emergency: In DR Congo, Ebola has killed over 200 and WHO warns the outbreak could be lengthy; locals attacked a hospital seeking a dead religious leader’s body. Senegal Power Struggle: Parliament speaker El Malick Ndiaye resigned after Sonko’s sacking, setting up a fresh fight over who leads the assembly. Transport Transition: Ethiopia launched its 2025-2030 E-Mobility Strategy to cut fossil fuel dependence and build charging and public transport integration.

Nigeria–Benin Diplomacy: Vice President Kashim Shettima used President Wadagni’s inauguration in Cotonou to push a deeper, “common destiny” Nigeria-Benin partnership tied to trade and regional security. Public Health Policy: CAPPA premiered Sweet Poison, urging stronger Nigeria-wide sugary drinks taxes as diabetes and hypertension burdens rise. Ebola Emergency: In eastern DR Congo, residents attacked Ebola treatment facilities, burning tents and triggering escapes of suspected cases—while WHO and Africa CDC keep escalating alerts and travel guidance. Sports & Youth: Nigeria’s Presidency-backed National Basketball Combine selected over 200 grassroots talents in Lagos; meanwhile, FIFA World Cup 2026 looms with major stars missing due to qualification gaps or injuries. Mining & Permits: Côte d’Ivoire cleared all three EIESA certificates for Aurum’s Boundiali Gold Project, a key step toward mining licences. Politics (ADC): Atiku urged the ADC to pick a prepared, competent candidate over social-media hype as factions jostle ahead of 2027 primaries.

Ebola Emergency Escalates: DR Congo and Uganda’s Ebola flare-up is now among the biggest in history, with nearly 750 suspected cases and about 90 confirmed, as WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and aid cuts add pressure. Cross-Border Pressure: Uganda confirmed three new cases and stepped up screening at crossings, while neighbors tighten monitoring to slow spread. Nigeria 2027 Election Prep: The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) plans an Abuja summit on Monday to build an “action plan” for credible 2027 polls, inviting major political figures and civil society. Senegal–Morocco Football Fallout: Senegalese fans jailed after the AFCON final chaos in Morocco have been pardoned by King Mohammed VI and returned home. Rivers ADC Primaries: ADC Rivers held governorship and legislative primaries, with Gabriel Pidomson emerging as guber candidate. Sports Spotlight: Uganda Cubs qualified for the U-17 World Cup after a penalty shootout win over Ghana.

Ebola Escalation: WHO has declared the Central Africa Ebola outbreak a public health emergency as the virus spreads in the DRC, and the CDC has expanded U.S. entry screening—adding Atlanta and Houston airports and extending restrictions to green card holders who recently visited affected countries. Health Centre Attacks: In eastern Congo, suspected Ebola cases were left after a treatment tent was burned in Mongbwalu, with another centre attacked earlier in the week—fueling fear and disrupting care. Regional Politics: Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked PM Ousmane Sonko and dissolved government, deepening uncertainty amid a sovereign debt squeeze. Trade & Industry: Zimbabwe is weighing a tough new law to curb counterfeit imports as it pushes deeper AfCFTA integration. Youth & Growth: Kenya’s KIPPRA conference in Mombasa urged stronger value chains, infrastructure, and youth empowerment to drive inclusive growth. Reparatory Justice: Ghana welcomed France’s renewed push on reparatory justice talks over slavery, signaling a new Ghana–France research track.

Ebola Emergency Deepens in Congo: A Doctors Without Borders treatment tent in eastern DRC was burned again, with 18 suspected cases escaping into the community, as the WHO and Africa CDC warn the outbreak is spreading and risk is rising across the region. New Uganda Cases, More Countries at Risk: Uganda confirmed three additional Ebola cases, bringing its total to five since May 15, while the Africa CDC says 10 countries are now at risk. Red Cross Hit: The Red Cross says three volunteers died after apparently contracting Ebola while handling bodies in Ituri. US Tightens Entry Rules: The White House paused some DRC removals, and the US expanded Ebola screening to major airports including Atlanta, adding to earlier restrictions for travelers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Politics Heats Up in Nigeria: Rotimi Amaechi and Omoyele Sowore both intensify 2027 presidential bids, with Sowore promising a break from Nigeria’s “established political class.”

Ebola Flashpoint in DRC: Rioters torched Ebola isolation tents at Rwampara hospital in Ituri, after families distrusted the handling of suspected victims; the army moved in to end the unrest as WHO upgraded the outbreak risk to “very high” nationally (82 confirmed cases, 7 deaths; hundreds more suspected) and Congo banned funeral wakes and large gatherings to slow spread. Uganda Tightens Borders: Uganda suspended ferry services and halted cross-border road transport to the DRC for four weeks, with flight suspensions and stricter rules in schools, prisons, hotels and worship sites. Senegal Political Shock: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed PM Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, raising uncertainty as IMF talks hang in the balance. ICPC vs Opposition in Nigeria: ADC leaders say ICPC denied them access to detained ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai; ICPC says court access is limited to family, lawyers and doctors. Sports & Culture: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino sent condolences after Kenya legend Allan Thigo’s death; Nigeria’s Sukurat Oladipo won Serie A Women Best Defender at AS Roma.

Ebola Response Under Strain in DR Congo: WHO says the Congo outbreak is spreading rapidly, with risk in the country now rated “very high” as supplies lag and misinformation fuels resistance; Community Trust Push: Red Cross volunteers are going door-to-door in Mongbwalu to counter rumors, after protests erupted over burial disputes; Cross-Border Alarm: India has tightened airport screening and issued fresh advisories for travelers from high-risk African countries, while other states like Antigua and Barbuda are upgrading port health checks; Political Friction in Ghana: Abronye DC’s arrest and remand over public remarks is being denounced as “persecution” by his lawyer; West Africa Tax Deal: WATAF and ECOWAS deepen cooperation to strengthen tax administration; Banking Ambition: Wema Bank targets Nigeria’s tier-one league after record profits; France Reparations Debate: Macron opens the door to slavery reparations discussions with Ghana.

Ebola Crisis Escalates in Congo: WHO says the risk from the central Africa outbreak is high regionally but low globally, warning the virus likely spread for months as DRC struggles to get protective gear to hospitals; in Rwampara, fear and anger boiled over when youths torched an Ebola treatment centre after being blocked from retrieving a body. Health Security Push: India postponed the India–Africa Forum Summit and issued Ebola travel advisories, while the U.S. tightened entry and screening rules for travellers linked to affected countries. Regional Politics Under Strain: ECOWAS officials argue today’s multipolar world makes it harder to stop coups the way it did after Mali’s 2012 takeover. Digital Rights in Nigeria: University of Ilorin and Russia’s RUDN called for a rights-based national AI strategy and stronger cybersecurity as deepfakes and bias threaten online trust. Culture & Community: Kenya’s western funerals feature professional mourners—paid performers who channel grief in Luo tradition blended with Christianity.

Ebola Surge Meets Travel Crackdowns: Eastern Congo’s Ebola outbreak is “gaining momentum,” with aid groups warning they’re short on supplies and staff as suspected deaths rise and cases spread into more areas, including reports near Bukavu. The WHO says there’s no vaccine or medicine for the Bundibugyo strain, while the U.S. tightens entry rules—ordering flights from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan to land at Washington-Dulles for enhanced screening. Maritime Security: Nigeria’s Navy marks 70 years saying sustained Gulf of Guinea operations have cut piracy and crude oil theft, citing better intelligence, drones and community cooperation. Kenya Tech Push: Kenya is positioning Nairobi as an AI innovation hub, with leaders arguing the next wave is about enabling African entrepreneurs to build with AI. Tea Sector Overhaul: Kenya plans stricter tea regulations to protect farmers and curb factory theft and green-leaf hawking. Namibia Succession Debate: Namibia’s PM Elijah Ngurare says President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should be allowed two full terms, calling early succession talk premature.

Ebola Shock to Travel Plans: The US has tightened Ebola entry rules and started tougher airport screening, with Kenya singled out as a key transit route—while the WHO warns the Central Africa outbreak is worsening and could grow fast. DR Congo World Cup Uncertainty: Congo’s return to the FIFA World Cup is now colliding with these health curbs, threatening travel and preparations. Kenya Health Scrutiny: A Kisumu nurse’s family is pushing for an independent probe after a caesarean-section death tied to massive internal bleeding. Kenya Science Win: Professor George Njoroge lands a Sh446m grant to advance early detection and treatment of oesophageal cancer. Coast Governance Fight: Activists reject claims of irregular hiring at Kenya Ports Authority, saying the recruitment was lawful. Trade & Ports: QNB Egypt leads a $225.5m loan for East Port Said Port, while Pakistan invites Kazakh investors for port and connectivity deals. Digital Payments Push: Visa launches its “Agentic Ready” AI-commerce programme in the UAE, rolling out across Africa and the region.

Digital Governance Push: Nigeria’s President Tinubu ordered MDAs to deepen digital reforms, saying 38 ministries have moved to secure paperless workflows to cut delays and boost transparency. Health Security Alarm: Ebola is back in the spotlight as the DRC outbreak grows, with the WHO warning of rising risk and the U.S. announcing travel restrictions after reports of exposed Americans. Immigration Court Limits: A federal judge in New York barred ICE arrests around immigration courts in Manhattan, carving out “exceptional circumstances” for detentions. Local Safety Under Strain: In Oyo State, an ADC governorship aspirant condemned attacks on schools and the abduction of pupils and teachers, calling it a sign insecurity is worsening. Climate-Industry Model: Kenya is pitching itself as a climate solutions hub, showcasing geothermal-led green industrialisation in the Rift Valley. Migration Fallout: Sierra Leone says it will accept U.S.-deported migrants from ECOWAS countries under a U.S.-backed programme.

Counterterror Strike: The Nigerian Army says US-Nigeria joint strikes have killed 175 ISIS fighters, including senior leaders, as AFRICOM signals deeper, more active US involvement in the fight. Ebola Emergency: WHO has declared the DRC outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; in the latest update, Kinshasa’s suspected case is negative, but reported deaths and suspected cases keep climbing fast. Digital Connectivity: Africa Congo Internet Exchange (ACIX) in the DRC becomes the first distributed internet exchange in the country, aiming to cut costs and boost access for schools and operators. Energy Push: Tanzania’s Samia urges Africa to build reliable power systems for industrial growth, spotlighting nuclear energy talks in Kigali. Trade Momentum: AfCFTA implementation is projected to add nearly $276bn in intra-African trade by 2045, with a Lomé workshop set to push customs and market access reforms. Kenya Infrastructure: Lawmakers warn Kenya still needs Sh11.02bn to finish key AFCON 2027 stadiums.

Ebola Emergency Escalates: WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is moving with “scale and speed,” reporting about 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases in Ituri, while officials warn the response could be lengthy as vaccines and treatments for this strain are still months away. Travel Crackdown: The US has introduced temporary entry restrictions tied to the outbreak, after an American tested positive following exposure in Congo. Regional Health Gains: Kenya received WHO recognition for eliminating sleeping sickness, with zero indigenous cases since 2009. Trade Push: China’s zero-tariff policy for exports from 53 African countries is set to boost Kenya’s competitiveness after an early harvest deal. Sports Spotlight: Ghana were drawn into a tough AFCON 2027 Group C with Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia and Somalia, while Egypt’s El Hadary called it the “group of death.” Media & AI: A MENA community media conference focused on fighting fake news and training broadcasters on AI’s impact on newsrooms.