AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoParliament vs police watchdog: South Africa’s MPs kicked out SAPS and IPID officials after a four-hour stonewalling session over why SAPS major-general Wally Rhoode was cleared in the Phala Phala “farmgate” disciplinary case—despite IPID’s 2024 adverse findings. Flood mapping fix: Researchers warn many global flood maps miss a key river-related data assumption, meaning “once-every-two-years” flood risk may be outdated. Water and livelihoods: Uganda and Egypt pledged tighter Nile cooperation, with Uganda pushing large-scale fish farming to protect wetlands and boost jobs. Agriculture finance push: IFAD’s Donal Brown stressed that small farmers need better infrastructure and market access to build resilient rural economies. Trade and jobs pressure: Ghana is urged to rethink its trade strategy to unlock export-led growth and jobs, even as the World Bank flags nearly US$12bn in unrealised export potential. Africa Forward fallout: President Mahama used the summit to warn debt is crippling health systems—calling for an “Accra Reset” to move from talk to action. Fisheries transparency: Ghana advances its FiTI bid, citing unreliable stock data and opaque licensing as major governance gaps. Digital/energy deal: AXIAN and Proparco signed a €300m financing package for Africa’s digital and energy expansion.
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