AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoXenophobia & Security in South Africa: Anti-immigration groups’ June 30 ultimatum is driving panic, with thousands of migrants gathering near shelters and embassies as police step up coordination ahead of planned protests. Zambia Burial Dispute: South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal backs Edgar Lungu’s family, ending Zambia’s legal push to repatriate his remains and leaving the burial site decision with the family. Regional Money Plans (ECOWAS): ECOWAS central banks in Monrovia moved to operationalize the Exchange Rate Mechanism, a key step toward a single regional currency. Nigeria Digital Economy Push: Tinubu met Mastercard to train five million businesses and expand digital skills, while also backing a cross-border payment card idea to settle transactions without routing through third currencies. Public Finance Debate (Tanzania): Tanzania’s Finance Act 2026 sparked controversy over emergency advances from the central bank and whether it could become a backdoor for budget deficits. Health Crisis: DR Congo Ebola cases surged past 1,000, with France confirming a first case outside Africa in the current outbreak. Rights & Inclusion (Kenya): Parliament passed the Kenya Sign Language Bill, creating a council and strengthening access for deaf people.
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