AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEthiopia: A six-month caretaker administration is being set up in Tigray after renewed fighting shattered the 2022 peace deal, fuelling fears of a wider conflict with Eritrea. Kenya’s Devolution: Devolution has accelerated development since 2010, but gaps remain, including concerns that the Senate does not adequately represent the counties. Cameroon’s Crisis: Civil society voices are renewing calls for dialogue as the decade-long anglophone conflict displaces people, disrupts schooling and deepens economic hardship. Africa’s Borrowing Costs: Policymakers are urging fairer credit assessments and greater transparency as the new Africa Credit Rating Agency seeks to challenge high risk premiums that make borrowing more expensive. Migration Tragedy: At least 12 people died after a migrant boat capsized off Gambia, underscoring the deadly risks of the route. Somalia’s Power Struggle: Forces loyal to former president Laftagareen have taken several districts in the Bay region, while federal troops withdrew from Bardaale. Public Health: Zambia reports 966 cholera cases and 25 deaths as response efforts intensify. Urban Resilience: A Kigali assessment estimates nature-based projects such as tree planting and riverbank restoration could deliver more than $2 in benefits for every dollar invested.
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