AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBurkina Faso: The junta-appointed legislature unanimously restored the death penalty for terrorism, espionage, treason, parricide and fatal trade in prohibited goods. Rights groups warn the move could be used to suppress dissent; the country’s political parties were dissolved earlier this year. Ebola Response: Nigeria confirmed its first case as the outbreak spread across four African countries. Africa CDC is convening health ministers for an emergency meeting and seeking international support. South Africa’s Budget: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s medium-term budget statement sets the course for the next national budget, amid rising fuel costs and inflation that reached 4.5% in September. Local Governance: Liberia has begun a study tour in Rwanda to draw lessons on decentralisation, public finance and community participation as it works to improve services beyond Monrovia. African Finance: The AU’s new Africa Credit Rating Agency aims to broaden coverage of governments and businesses. Its credibility will depend on transparent, reliable ratings that investors trust.
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