AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTogo Justice & Media Freedom: Togo’s government says it has “serious” evidence in the case of two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer detained since late July, arguing the drone use was authorised only for limited areas—while rights groups and CPJ renewed calls for release. DR Congo Peace Process: DRC and the M23 rebels agreed a roadmap after five days of Switzerland talks, including a ceasefire monitoring mechanism and a standard way to report violations, though fighting continues. Regional Power Trade: Ghana says it is ready to start supplying electricity to Nigeria as it pushes to become a West African energy hub, building on existing cross-border links with Togo and others. Banking & Social Investment: Burkinabè-led Coris Bank International commits $712m to hospitals and schools in Burkina Faso, a major education and health push. Cybersecurity Cooperation: Nigeria and the UK deepen cyber partnership to tackle AI-driven threats and financial cybercrime, with a focus on building lasting local capacity. Maritime Security: Somali piracy risk rises again with hijackings off Yemen and Somalia, including an Eritrea-flagged tanker. Togo Climate Finance: Togo launches three tools to boost private-sector climate investment, including a digital platform for climate data and financing opportunities.
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