AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRestitution Fight: Ethiopia is demanding the return of the “Gondarine Gospel,” a rare manuscript taken by British forces in 1868, after it resurfaced in a private sales catalogue for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Mining & Power: Allied Gold says Ethiopia’s Kurmuk mine has reached key milestones—grid connection completed and first ore fed into the crushing circuit—as commissioning moves toward first gold. Oil Discovery: OMV announces its Essar well in Libya’s Sirte Basin is commercially viable, with recoverable resources estimated up to 43 million barrels and fast-track development possible due to nearby infrastructure. Red Sea Security: The Houthis’ push around Bab al-Mandeb is reshaping regional risk, with Sahel-Sahara rebel groups also gaining strength amid shifting alliances and proxy dynamics. Health Regulation: The African Medicines Agency signs an MoU with Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority to boost regulatory cooperation and harmonise medical product oversight across Africa. Digital Payments: In Nigeria, Interswitch Connect expands digital payment collection for schools and education platforms, betting on smoother, more secure fee flows. Identity & Rights: Namibia moves to prioritise identity registration for minors, urging families to check birth certificates and documentation gaps.
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