AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSahel Security Diplomacy: Mali’s interim president Assimi Goïta thanked Russia for security support in a high-level phone call with Vladimir Putin, agreeing to keep coordinating on stability across the Sahara-Sahel. Arms Control: Niger State police said 11,000 recovered arms have been submitted to the small-arms control centre for destruction, aiming to stop weapons recirculating into criminal hands. Maternal Health: Niger’s government inaugurated N100m CEmONC equipment for emergency obstetric and newborn care at key hospitals in Bida to cut maternal and newborn deaths. Water Safety Alert: NSEMA warned of cracks and structural distress at Kangimi Dam, urging urgent technical assessment to prevent downstream flooding risks. Agriculture & Energy: Niger State called for affordable financing to help smallholders adopt solar irrigation, linking credit and technical support to expanded dry-season farming. Cross-border Trade: Nigeria’s onion exporters to Ghana resumed after consultations, with issues at Ghana’s Kotoku Market addressed. Sports: Niger Tornadoes named Hassan Mohammed as head coach of its feeder team as the club restructures. International Justice: The US sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating pressure on the court.
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