AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisinformation Crackdown: Leaked documents describe a covert foreign influence network across 34 African countries, mapping how disinformation, elite capture and engineered narratives are reshaping political space. Ebola Response: Congo is opening three new Ebola treatment centers in Ituri as WHO declares the outbreak a public health emergency; a rare Bundibugyo strain has already killed nearly 120, with an American doctor among newly confirmed cases and officials warning numbers may rise. Ports & Trade: Nigeria says it’s expanding deep-sea port capacity and maritime reforms to position itself as a regional logistics hub, while Dangote warns West and Central Africa face port shortages that can delay cargo discharge for weeks. Schengen Watch: EU reporting shows fewer irregular crossings and improved border systems, but persistent smuggling risks remain. Senegal Agriculture: Senegal’s banana sector says imports have fallen below 20% as production rises, targeting self-sufficiency by 2029. Digital Life & Demography: New reporting links smartphone adoption and weaker in-person ties to falling birth rates worldwide, including in parts of Africa.
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