AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJustice: Burkina Faso’s unelected legislature unanimously restored the death penalty for five offences: high treason, terrorism, espionage, parricide and importing expired or prohibited goods. Human Rights Watch warned the move could threaten civil liberties. Food Production: A state-run rice mill opened in Bagré, with capacity to process 100 tonnes of paddy a day. Authorities say it will support local producers and reduce reliance on imported rice. Regional Security: Ghana’s President John Mahama urged Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to accept international help against terrorism, citing Ghana’s intelligence-sharing and training partnerships. Ghana’s envoy says Accra is also working to strengthen AES-ECOWAS cooperation. Cross-Border Trade: Togo and Burkina Faso agreed on joint checks for livestock documents and procedures to flag suspected stolen animals, aiming to protect traders and improve market oversight. Tour du Faso: The cycling race begins October 30 with its first stage from Ouagadougou to Kaya. Organisers expect 12 foreign delegations and 90 riders across ten stages.
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