AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOil & Poverty in Nigeria: A new report says decades of oil production have failed to cut poverty or spark broad-based growth, arguing the sector was built for export profits—not resilient local economies—while countries export crude and still import costly fuel. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Nigeria’s police say they arrested 13 suspects and rescued 30 Malians in a transnational trafficking and fraud ring, following a petition and a 17-day intelligence operation. Gabon’s Mining Push: At the Africa CEO Forum, Gabon’s president warned manganese giant Comilog to start processing locally or face alternatives, while Gabon also moves to acquire a stake in Eramet. France-Africa Dealmaking: Macron wrapped the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi with €23bn in new investment pledges, as leaders stress “sovereign equality” over dependency. Sports: Côte d’Ivoire named its 26-man 2026 World Cup squad, and Ghana’s U-17s begin their AFCON campaign today against hosts Algeria.
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