AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Response: Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across Africa. The Africa CDC is convening health and finance ministers in Abuja, while Nigeria’s Senate called for emergency funding and mandatory screening at entry points. Rights and Justice: Burkina Faso’s parliament has voted unanimously to restore the death penalty, raising serious concerns about the country’s direction on human rights. South Africa’s Budget: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced temporary fuel levy cuts and extra funding for social workers and the Madlanga Commission. Treasury says debt has stabilised, but growth remains weak. Regional Integration: Kenya’s President William Ruto is set to hand the COMESA chairmanship to Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa, with leaders expected to focus on trade, security and industrialisation. Africa at the G20: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Donald Trump to invite South Africa to the Miami summit, warning that excluding the country would weaken Africa’s voice in global economic decisions.
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