AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAnti-Corruption & Justice: South Africa’s SIU secured an interim preservation order over properties linked to former PRASA boss Lucky Montana, urging the NPA to move from asset freezes to prosecutions in the long-running Prasa/Siyangena State Capture case. Parliament & Public Finance: Parliament’s National Assembly rebuild is 76% complete, with the main structure due by November and full completion targeted for June 2027, as oversight scrutinises the R4.68bn budget. Health & Rights: UNFPA’s West and Central Africa director pressed Ghana’s media to prioritise domestic health investment—midwives, primary care, contraception, and keeping girls in school—to cut maternal deaths and inequality. Regional Trade & Governance: MTN Ghana board chair Dr Ishmael Yamson called for harmonised regulations so African firms can scale across borders and support AfCFTA. Energy Diplomacy: African Energy Week in Cape Town (Oct 12–16) clashes with WPC Energy’s Riyadh dates (Oct 11–15), raising concerns about fairness and respect for Africa’s agenda. Migration & Border Politics: Spain cancelled leave for troops in Ceuta amid fears of another influx after the July rush and deadly crossings. Elections & Party Politics: Nigeria’s ADC campaign rallies in Osun saw Atiku urge voters ahead of Aug. 15, while internal candidate substitution disputes in Adamawa threaten court battles.
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