AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSecurity & Religion: A US watchdog report accuses parts of Nigeria’s military and police of colluding with Fulani militias, amid allegations of kidnapping-for-ransom and raids across northern and central communities. Counterterrorism: The Pentagon says it eliminated a top ISIS commander in Nigeria via a covert operation ordered from the White House, aimed at protecting Christian communities. Ebola Response & Comms: WHO chief Tedros heads to DR Congo as cases surge, while the US prepares a Kenya field facility for Americans exposed to Ebola. Digital Travel & Fees: Ghana moves to biometric e-visas and scraps African visa fees, while South Africa delays AI policy after a fake-citations scandal. Aviation & Trade: Nigeria and AfDB back a $7bn aviation transformation push, and Air Peace launches scheduled West Africa–Caribbean connectivity. Marketing/Media Ecosystem: Ghana gears up for a September AI summit in Accra focused on ethical AI, youth skills and data sovereignty. Industry Events: Nigeria hosts West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, drawing 2,800+ professionals and major financiers. Health Policy: Kenya faces renewed tobacco regulation pressure as advocates argue “harm reduction” is failing youth.
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