AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBRICS Finance Move: Iran’s central bank chief says Tehran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, as BRICS talks also focus on faster, cheaper cross-border payments. Women’s Football Shock: Malawi’s Wafcon run keeps rolling after beating Nigeria, with Justin Madugu later accepting responsibility as Super Falcons miss the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria Politics in Court: Atiku Abubakar files to challenge Tinubu’s 2027 eligibility, escalating a constitutional fight over alleged forged certificates. Digital Sovereignty Push: Namibia faces rising pressure to build its own digital infrastructure as Nigeria advances a sovereign cloud plan to cut costs and jobs. Creative Economy Mapping: Namibia’s Creative Industry Institute launches a mapping and registration drive to put creatives on a shared digital directory. Education in Conflict Zones: CSEA and partners call for stronger government ownership, innovative financing and cross-country collaboration to tackle the education crisis in fragile areas. Trade & Connectivity: Nigeria secures zero-tariff seafood access to China, while Airtel Africa and Starlink launch satellite-to-mobile service commercially in DR Congo. Sports Funding: Ghana’s NSA inaugurates a resource mobilisation committee to shift from emergency fundraising to long-term investment.
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