AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAccess to Justice: South Africa raises Small Claims Court monetary jurisdiction from R20,000 to R30,000 from 1 August, aiming to cut cost and delay for everyday civil disputes. Migration & Rights: Two Ghanaian nationals ask the ICC to probe xenophobic violence in South Africa, alleging a pattern of widespread attacks and state failure to prevent or punish crimes. Regional Security: AU condemns July attacks on Niger and Mali’s armed forces, urging stronger intelligence-sharing, border security and action against terrorist financing across the Sahel. Health Sovereignty: Ghana hosts an AU health dialogue pushing domestic financing and accountability as donor support declines, with leaders warning systems remain fragile. Energy Integration: ECOWAS signs the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, expanding a cross-border project meant to connect West Africa to Europe’s gas network. Investment & Governance: Ghana’s President Mahama signs the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill to streamline investment processes and strengthen investor protection. Food Security: UN/FAO reports Africa has overtaken Asia as the world’s hunger epicentre, with 309 million Africans facing hunger and many unable to afford healthy diets. Football Politics: Patrice Motsepe rules out a political bid and backs FIFA’s Infantino while celebrating Africa’s record World Cup run and looking ahead to AFCON 2027.
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