AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoParliamentary Oversight Clash (South Africa): EFF leader Julius Malema backed a motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, accusing her of bias after she chose not to oppose President Ramaphosa’s court bid to halt Phala Phala impeachment proceedings; Didiza survived the vote with 282 MPs against removal. Local Elections (South Africa): Build One South Africa (BOSA) says it will contest 24 municipalities across five provinces, naming mayoral candidates for Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Cape Town ahead of local polls. Education Reform (East Africa): EAC states renewed commitments to education reforms in Nairobi, pushing youth literacy, vocational skills, teacher upskilling and competence-based curricula to cut unemployment and boost growth. Election Violence Prevention (Kenya): Kenya’s NCIC, faith leaders and civil society agreed on measures against hate speech, misinformation and identity mobilisation ahead of the 2027 vote. Trade Policy (Ghana): Ghana targets non-tariff barriers to improve intra-Africa trade under AfCFTA, focusing on standards and conformity assessment. Public Health Support (Guinea-Bissau/ECOWAS): WAHO donated €1.5m lab equipment to strengthen disease detection and emergency response capacity. Fuel Subsidy Politics (Nigeria): Atiku Abubakar reaffirmed he will restore fuel subsidy in 2027, distancing himself from an aide’s comments about phasing it out. Security/Conflict (Sudan): Medics allege killings of civilians in South Kordofan by a group linked to SPLM-N, warning of ethnic escalation risks.
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