AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFrance–Africa Reset in Nairobi: Emmanuel Macron and Kenya’s William Ruto kick off the two-day “Africa Forward Summit” with 30 African leaders, pitching a shift from aid to investment and “equal footing” partnerships—while Macron also pushes a tougher line on China’s “predatory logic.” Security and Sahel Tensions: As Mali’s April 25 coordinated attacks (including the killing of Defence Minister Sadio Camara) keep reverberating, Nigeria’s military and rights groups clash again over alleged civilian deaths in Niger State airstrikes, with DHQ insisting strikes hit bandit enclaves only. Regional Cooperation Debate: Security analyst Jonathan Onaja argues Nigeria must deepen Sahel-wide cooperation and intelligence sharing, not rely mainly on distant partners. Local Pressure in Nigeria: Kano residents protest the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano–Maradi railway works, blocking the site over access-road disruptions and unfulfilled flyover promises. Courtroom Drama: Anti-West activist Kemi Seba tells a South African court he fears death if sent back to Benin, seeking asylum. Education Flashpoint: ASUU warns another university strike could follow “distorted” implementation of the December 2025 agreement.
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