AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSahel Security: Armed group MPLJ claimed it raided Niger junta bases in Seguedine, saying 15 soldiers were killed and vehicles burned, but Niger authorities haven’t verified the toll. Kidnapping Update: American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, abducted in Niamey in Oct. 2025, was freed and is in good health in US care, with details still unclear on who held him. Energy & Trade: Algeria’s Sonatrach began first Jet A1 deliveries to Niger under a deal with SONIDEP, adding another aviation fuel source for Niger. Infrastructure & Safety: Reports of vandalism on bridges and roads are again raising alarms about stolen fittings like guardrails and lights, with officials urging proper oversight. Women & Agriculture: Women leaders in Niger State called for stronger government support for farming and tougher action against child trafficking and early marriage. Regional Politics: AES states (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) summoned Nigeria’s chargé d’affaires to protest Tinubu’s remarks blaming them for Nigeria’s insecurity. Business: Niger signed a $1.9bn deal to build a 100,000-bpd refinery in Dosso, aiming to boost domestic supply and regional exports.
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