AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoBoko Haram Hostage Rescue: Nigeria’s army says it freed 360 abductees from a Boko Haram mountain hideout in Borno, with two infants dying from harsh conditions during captivity, in an intelligence-led operation that forced fighters to abandon positions. Ebola Watch in East Africa: Kenya’s Health CS Aden Duale says the country remains Ebola-free, reporting 67 negative tests and screening 88,000 travellers at borders, airports and seaports while expanding isolation capacity. US Deportations Deal: The Central African Republic has agreed to accept “third-country deportees” from the US under opaque arrangements, adding to a wider debate over bypassing legal protections. Kenya’s Investor Push: President William Ruto departs for Europe for talks in Belgium, Norway and Finland aimed at attracting investment and expanding market access, as scrutiny over his travel record continues. Maritime Security & Fishing: Nigeria seeks to use the EU’s €59m West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to strengthen surveillance and enforcement against illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea. Digital Payments Pilot: HashKey MENA and Aptos-backed Daya launch a stablecoin corridor pilot to speed cross-border B2B settlements between the Middle East and Africa. Ebola Response Funding: WHO and Africa CDC unveil a $518m plan to curb a fast-moving Ebola outbreak across affected countries.
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