AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSecurity & Drones: Russia’s Africa Corps has reportedly deployed upgraded Garpiya-A1 Shahed-type drones in Mali for the first time outside Ukraine, with a new airburst warhead and anti-jamming antenna design tied to strikes near Sévaré. Diplomacy & Influence: A leaked dossier claims a covert foreign disinformation network is reshaping politics across 34 African countries, pushing “engineered narratives” and elite capture. Trade & Policy: China’s zero-tariff rule for Africa is already showing up in shipments, with Kenya’s avocados reaching China as the policy runs for two years. France’s Pivot: France’s Africa Forward summit in Nairobi is framed as a bid to rebuild relevance after expulsions from the Sahel, with Paris shifting toward anglophone partners. Regional Spotlight: Togo kicked off its 31st Tour Cycliste International, aiming for UCI calendar inclusion as organizers tout safety and logistics readiness. Mali Watch: Russia and Mali signed new transport, industry, and trade agreements after the Kazan commission session.
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