AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWAFCON 2026 (Morocco): The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations starts Sunday with 16 teams, a record $2m prize, and World Cup berths for the semi-finalists. Burkina Faso in the spotlight: ESPN ranks the contenders ahead of kick-off, with Burkina Faso drawn in Group B alongside South Africa, Ivory Coast and Tanzania—while the Stallions Ladies aim to reach the knockout rounds for the first time. ECOWAS ECO currency push: ECOWAS leaders reaffirm plans to launch a single ECO currency in phases by 2027, though key issues remain, including how to handle countries still using the CFA franc. Sahel football bid: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host AFCON 2032, with CAF clearing the first step in the process despite ongoing security instability. Health and research: A new study involving Burkina Faso malaria patients points to a vulnerability in malaria parasites that could guide future treatments. Security and diplomacy: Mali rejects reports of US military action against JNIM, saying it has received no official communication.
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