AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEvidence-Based Governance: Ethiopia’s Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa urged African leaders to spend limited resources using real data and stronger evidence ecosystems, citing major census and survey efforts. Digital Governance: Nigeria and the ITU pushed ATU members to align on global digital governance—broadband, cybersecurity, responsible AI, standards and spectrum management. Health Diplomacy: WHO pledged support for Africa’s health-system strengthening at the AU, stressing political will and domestic investment as Ebola and conflict disrupt care. Xenophobia and Regional Politics: Ghana’s President Mahama renewed calls for AU action over anti-migrant violence in South Africa, while South Africa dismissed a Ghana-led ICC petition as “opportunistic” and reiterated dialogue with ECOWAS. Security and Terrorism: US President Trump backed Nigeria’s Tinubu in a letter praising joint counter-terrorism efforts affecting Christian communities. Football Governance: CAF chief Patrice Motsepe backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino despite FIFA World Cup controversies, while South Africa’s DA escalated corruption claims against Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie over FIFA spending.
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