AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMali Security Shock: Rebels in northern Mali say they shot down a Russian-made Shahed-136 (Garpiya-A1) drone on May 18—the first confirmed Sahel use—after it was linked to Russia-backed mercenaries; investigators say the wreckage carried Chinese-made electronics (microchips, transistors, diodes, relays) plus parts from STMicroelectronics, underscoring how “dual-use” components keep feeding drone production. Trade & Borders: In Togo, Cinkassé is being spotlighted as an AfCFTA “one-stop border post” model, with hundreds of thousands of vehicles processed in 2025 and a push to replicate the setup across Africa. Eid Pressure in Mali: A jihadist blockade around Bamako is disrupting travel and fuel supplies, forcing families to miss Tabaski/Eid routines and pushing up costs. Maritime Push (Ghana): Ghana is moving toward coastal water transport and port upgrades to cut road strain and boost sea-based trade.
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