AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNigeria–US Counterterror: Nigeria says joint strikes with the U.S. killed 175 Islamic State fighters in the northeast, following the earlier killing of ISWAP-linked commander Abu-Bilal al-Manuki—raising questions about whether Abuja’s intelligence reach is finally improving beyond reactive raids. Mali Security & Drones: Russia’s Africa Corps is reported to have used upgraded Garpiya-A1 “Shahed-type” drones in Mali for the first time outside Ukraine, underscoring how the Sahel’s battlefield is getting more lethal and more tech-driven. Energy Storage Safety (US): A new U.S. bill led by Rep. Jimmy Panetta would expand safety rules and funding for energy storage tech, aiming to reduce thermal-runaway risks. Mining Watch: B2Gold posted stronger-than-expected Q1 results on higher ore grades at Otjikoto, while West Africa dealflow continues with Castle Minerals moving on Côte d’Ivoire’s Nielle gold project. Water Crisis: A fresh push highlights worsening global water stress and the political fallout it’s already triggering.
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