AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNigeria–NSCDC Custody Deaths: Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi condemned the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State, calling for a transparent, independent probe; rights groups SERAP and HURIWA also urged UN action and accountability. South Africa Femicide Fears: Communities in Gauteng held vigils after the discovery of a woman’s body, as police investigate a wider string of nine women’s deaths, with fears of a serial killer and calls for stronger protection. Ghana Evacuation Spending Audit: Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry asked the Auditor-General for a special audit of emergency evacuation spending since 2017, including the 2026 South Africa operation costing GH¢49.7m. South Africa Justice System Oversight: President Ramaphosa extended the Madlanga Commission deadline to 25 January to allow more expert testimony amid allegations of criminality in the criminal justice system. Democracy Under Pressure: A Global Democracy Report says Africa’s democracy stalled from 2020–2025, driven by conflict, coups, and restricted elections. Nigeria Fuel Subsidy Politics: Nigeria’s political campaign heat rose as Atiku urged petrol price cuts and Tinubu’s camp hit back, including disputes over “Bola” as a form of address. AFCON 2027 Prep: CAF president Patrice Motsepe visited East Africa, backing Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 tournament.
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