AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Security Warning: Kenya’s seed watchdog KEPHIS says counterfeit and uncertified maize seed could wipe out up to half of farmers’ expected harvests, pushing food insecurity higher; the agency is pushing scratch-code verification and enforcement against fake sellers. Deal-Making Push: Sri Lanka is stepping up talks with the UAE on ports, aviation and trade, aiming to stabilize its post-crisis economy and deepen a relationship worth about $1.5bn a year. France’s Africa Reality Check: Macron admits France has lost ground in Africa to Türkiye, China and the US, blaming complacency and overreliance on old ties. Nigeria Accountability: A former power minister, Saleh Mamman, was sentenced to 75 years for laundering about ₦33.8bn. Energy & Trade Shock: Ecobank’s CEO warns the Iran war is already pausing investment decisions across Africa, with knock-on effects for trade flows. Business Politics: Tinubu says he’ll “support” big firms like Dangote and BUA to keep production and jobs moving. Security & Diplomacy: AU and UN leaders warn external interference is fueling Africa’s conflicts through weapons, funding and political backing.
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