AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCounterterror Update: Nigeria says joint US-Nigeria strikes have killed 175 Islamic State fighters in recent days, including the reported elimination of senior leaders Abu-Bakr al-Mainuki and Abd-al Wahhab, with militants’ weapons, checkpoints and “financial networks” hit across the northeast. Sahel Security Alarm: Experts warn that jihadists are increasingly teaming up with separatists and local armed groups, using Mali’s April attacks as a sign of a widening terror–insurgent convergence. France vs Africa Narrative: A fresh wave of debate follows France’s “Africa Forward” push in Nairobi, with critics arguing Paris is trying to rebrand imperial influence as it loses ground in the Sahel. Governance & Tech: Lagos reiterates data-driven SDG delivery, while a separate look at AI adoption shows smaller economies leading everyday AI use. Trade & Industry: NCCIMA hails Dangote’s industrial push, and China’s zero-tariff move is already boosting some African exports. Local Life: Kebbi Hisbah arrests a man allegedly hiding in a “Ghana Must-Go” bag at a married woman’s home.
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