AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSahel Security Reality Check: A new open-source “security map” says the AES project has failed “systematically and comprehensively,” with Burkina Faso described as the worst case—over 90% of territory either controlled by jihadists or heavily contested—fueling fresh fears that the Sahel’s collapse is accelerating. Nigeria School Attacks: President Tinubu condemned the killing of a teacher abducted in Oyo and vowed victims will be rescued, while calls grow for stronger state-level security powers. Counterterrorism Push: Nigeria and the U.S. carried out fresh strikes in Borno, killing more than 20 IS militants, following the reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. Niger Security Moves: Niger’s armed forces created two tactical headquarters in Agadez to better respond to threats along borders with Algeria and Chad. Sports—AFCON 2027 Draw: Ghana landed in Pot 2 for the qualifiers in Cairo, setting up a tougher path as hosts Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania complicate group qualification. Business/Trade: Indoco Remedies completed transfer of its ophthalmic division to Sunways (India), spanning multiple African markets.
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