AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNorthern Mali Security: Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked JNIM reportedly coordinated an ambush near Anefis on July 18, killing 50+ Malian soldiers and capturing others, with Mali and Russia’s Africa Corps trading claims of counter-strikes and drone footage. Regional Politics & Economy: ECOWAS leaders reaffirmed the ECO single currency for 2027, with qualifying states first and support for others, while also electing Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye as Authority chair and Birame Diop as Commission president. Refugees & Dignity: Ethiopia’s “Makatet” plan aims to fold refugees into education, health, and work over five years, shifting the narrative from “burden” to opportunity. Church & Peacebuilding: U.S. Catholics were urged to support the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa after Pope Leo XIV’s Africa trip, backing peace, evangelization, leadership, and environmental projects. Culture & Music: Grammy-nominated Mali Wilson announced a vinyl partnership with Crosley Radio for “Retro In Real Time,” leaning into intentional listening and live musicianship. Sports Spotlight: WAFCON returns in Morocco with 16 teams, as Nigeria’s Super Falcons chase a record 11th title.
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