AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDR Congo Protest Crackdown: Human Rights Watch says Kinshasa security forces used excessive force against demonstrators opposing a proposed constitutional change that could extend President Félix Tshisekedi’s term. Gulf Energy Instability: A renewed U.S.-Iran standoff is threatening chronic disruption through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices jumping as tankers face stop-start flows. Nigeria LNG Push: Nigeria strengthened its LNG export position in 2025, shipping 14.78m tonnes and remaining Africa’s top supplier as global trade hit a record 436.98m tonnes. Ghana 24-Hour Economy Power Plan: Ghana unveiled a 1.5GW solar-hydropower project with battery storage to cut industrial electricity tariffs and support round-the-clock manufacturing. Africa Digital Governance & AI: Nigeria’s AI governance debate continues as stakeholders argue over balancing innovation with safeguards for the digital economy. Maritime Cooperation: Nigeria’s NIMASA and Ghana’s maritime authority signed an MoU to deepen blue-economy cooperation, safety, and mutual recognition of maritime certificates. Climate Stress: Experts warn El Niño plus climate change will intensify extreme weather and raise food and economic risks across vulnerable communities.
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