AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRegional Security: Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia, with a full pullout planned by the end of 2027. The move adds uncertainty to the fight against al-Shabaab as international mission funding shrinks. Public Health: A new report says years of neglect of mpox in West and Central Africa helped fuel preventable global health emergencies, citing gaps in surveillance, vaccines and community care. Jobs and Cities: The World Bank says sub-Saharan Africa’s urban population will grow by 748 million by 2050. Better transport, housing and infrastructure could help cities turn that growth into jobs. Environment and Diplomacy: Ghana warns illegal mining is polluting rivers shared with Côte d’Ivoire, threatening regional relations and security. Digital Finance: Ghana’s central bank is preparing rules for stablecoins, aiming to support innovation while protecting financial stability and the cedi. Governance: Ghana’s opposition leader has urged African parliaments to enforce audit findings and recover misused public funds. Sport: Senegal is hosting Africa’s first Olympic event, the Youth Olympic Games, with more than 2,000 athletes competing as the country weighs the costs of hosting.
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