AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCounterterror Strike: Nigeria and the U.S. confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, IS’s global second-in-command, in a Lake Chad Basin operation, with Tinubu calling it a major breakthrough and Nigeria’s defence forces stressing the mission was intelligence-led after months of surveillance. Ebola Emergency: The WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern over a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, with cases also flagged in Uganda and Congo’s capital—warning the true scale and spread remain uncertain. Maritime Security: The U.S. Navy tested unmanned surface vessels during Exercise Obangame Express in Douala, Cameroon, aiming to boost rapid coastal threat detection and interception with African partners. Energy Dealmaking: Kenya and Azerbaijan held talks in Baku on oil, gas and renewables, including interest in a regional refinery plan. Business & Finance: The AfDB approved a $200m facility for Nigeria’s Bank of Industry to back SMEs, while Prudential agreed to buy a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore. Regional Politics: AU and UN warned Somalia’s election talks have collapsed, deepening a constitutional crisis.
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