AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSudan’s Power Crisis: RSF drone strikes have blacked out Kassala and damaged power infrastructure elsewhere, as Khartoum accuses Ethiopia of allowing attacks from its territory and appeals to the UN and African Union. South Sudan’s Election Risks: A recruitment drive for 10,000 police officers ahead of December’s delayed vote has raised fears of a security clampdown, while key peace-agreement and election preparations remain unfinished. Cape Town Taxi Violence: Rival associations CATA and Codeta have pledged to end violence that killed three people and injured eight, agreeing to a week of calm as mediation begins. City Services at the Ballot Box: Water outages and failing infrastructure are central issues in South Africa’s local election campaign, with Johannesburg residents reporting prolonged shortages and eThekwini mayoral hopefuls promising urgent repairs and better governance. Africa’s Urban Future: The World Bank projects sub-Saharan Africa’s urban population will grow by 748 million by 2050, underscoring the need for investment in housing, transport and jobs.
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