AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInjury Update (Cricket): Australia’s Cameron Green has been ruled out of the opening Test against South Africa in Durban with an abdominal strain, leaving the tourists weighing Cooper Connolly or Nic Maddinson for the No.5 spot. Sports Integrity (Athletics): WADA boss Witold Banka tells Kenya it must deliver “zero tolerance” on doping as the country prepares to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Trade & Ports (Angola): DP World wins a 10-year extension for its Port of Luanda terminal concession to 2051 and plans a $90m upgrade to boost capacity to over 1.2m TEUs. Justice (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Federal High Court Abuja strikes out Senator Ned Nwoko’s cyberbullying case against Omoyele Sowore after prosecutors fail to show up again. Human Rights (Nigeria): Aghogho’s cyberstalking trial in Warri is adjourned to Nov 25 after the court fails to proceed, with defence citing prolonged detention concerns. Economic Outlook (Sub-Saharan Africa): The World Bank lifts 2026 growth for the region to 4.3%, but warns it’s not enough to cut poverty or create jobs at scale. Energy & Industry (Uganda): Museveni urges Uganda to stop exporting raw materials and push value addition as it targets a $500bn economy by 2040. Infrastructure (Nigeria): Nigeria orders CCECC to restart Abuja airport’s second runway work after decades of delay, with costs now near N400bn. Global Spotlight (Olympics): South Africa joins a field of seven in “continuous dialogue” with the IOC over hosting the 2036 Olympics.
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