AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrug Bust in Upper East: Burkina Faso-linked police action in Ghana’s Widana (Pusiga District) seized about 500 cartons of assorted Tramadol, arresting a 21-year-old suspect and pointing to foreign traffickers using the area as a transit and distribution hub. Sahel Security & Drones: A new report says insurgents across Africa are increasingly using weaponized drones, with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger among the hardest hit as attacks shift from reconnaissance to kamikaze-style strikes. Burkina Faso–Russia Trade Push: Burkina Faso and Russia are set to hold their first intergovernmental trade commission in Moscow on Sept. 16, with talks expected to cover energy, agriculture, and technology—aiming to deepen ties beyond security. Digital Connectivity for Burkina Faso: Nigeria and Burkina Faso discussed fibre corridors that could cut internet costs for landlocked Burkina Faso by up to 50%, with a technical working committee planned. Ghana–Burkina Tomato Trade: Ghana and Burkina Faso restored fresh tomato trade after talks, setting up a joint technical committee to manage disputes and stabilize prices.
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