AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCounter-terrorism: U.S. and Nigerian forces say they killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by Donald Trump as ISIS’s second-in-command, in a “meticulously planned” operation in the Lake Chad Basin—an attempt to cripple ISIS’s Africa network. Sahel Security: The move lands as Mali’s conflict keeps worsening, with coordinated attacks by JNIM and Tuareg-linked forces exposing how fragile state control remains even with outside backing. Regional Politics: ECOWAS lawmakers are pushing for a stronger, united Sahel response, warning that instability in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger spills into neighbours like Nigeria and Ghana. Africa–France Fallout: As France tries to reset ties through its Africa Forward summit push, resistance continues—especially around sovereignty and security cooperation. Human Rights: Botswana marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia after repealing same-sex criminal provisions following court rulings. Local Economy: In Paga, a new animal market commissioned through youth-led interventions is set to boost livestock trade and jobs.
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