AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFrance–Africa Summit Backlash: At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi (May 11–12), SaS-CaN says France’s exclusion of Sahel Alliance of States members (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) is a bid to “rob” Africa of dignity and sovereignty, while critics warn the reset is more rebranding than real power shift. Security Shock in West Africa: U.S. and Nigerian forces killed ISIS’s global operations chief Abu-Bilal al-Manuki in a coordinated raid in northeastern Nigeria, underscoring tighter counterterror cooperation. Trade Pivot Signals: Botswana’s president backs equal partnerships as France looks beyond francophone ties, with analysts linking the move to fading influence. Energy Pressure: Fuel-price volatility and deregulation risks are again in focus, with higher petrol costs feeding wider inflation and logistics strain. Tech & Learning Debate: A fresh push argues Africa’s education still runs on yesterday’s curriculum as AI accelerates elsewhere. Sports Spotlight: Mamelodi Sundowns pin Champions League hopes on Colombian striker Brayan Leon ahead of FAR Rabat.
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