AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSouth Africa’s Vote: With nearly all votes counted, the ANC fell to 30.95%, down sharply from 2021, and lost its majority in six of eight metros. Coalition talks will shape local government in major cities. Nigeria’s Opposition: The ADC has appealed a court ruling that voided David Mark’s leadership and Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 nomination, and asked INEC to pause action. INEC says it has not received the official judgment. Tanzania’s Rule of Law: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu was acquitted of treason but sentenced to four years for incitement. Amnesty International called the trial deeply flawed and urged authorities to overturn the conviction. Local Government: Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga will chair the East African County and Local Governments Association for 2026–28, after Kenya took over the regional forum’s leadership. Health Systems: WHO says only 18% of countries in its African region have dedicated domestic funding for health information systems, leaving many vulnerable as donor support falls.
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