AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHorn of Africa: Ethiopia’s renewed fighting in Tigray risks widening into conflict with Eritrea, amid accusations that Asmara is backing rebels and growing regional rivalries. South Africa: The ANC’s 30.76% vote share—its worst local-election result—has set off coalition talks across hung municipalities. Ramaphosa urged newly elected councillors to focus on services and jobs. Nigeria’s 2027 race: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike offered councillors ₦10 million each for delivering their wards to the APC. Atiku Abubakar renewed his pledge to restore fuel subsidies, while a court ruling invalidating the ADC leadership has cast uncertainty over his candidacy. Cape Verde: Voters are choosing a president in a contest seen as another test of the island nation’s reputation for stable, peaceful transfers of power. Media and democracy: Experts warn that governments’ efforts to counter disinformation can also be used to control public debate and silence critics.
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