AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoReparatory Justice Pressure: Emmanuel Macron faces mounting calls to open a formal process on France’s legacy of slavery as he marks the 25th anniversary of the 2001 law that recognized the slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity. ASUU Shutdown Threat: In Benin City, ASUU’s Benin Zone warned it may shut down public universities over alleged non-implementation and “selective” payment of allowances under the 2025 agreement. West Africa Connectivity Push: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is funding a feasibility study to deploy about 1,500 mobile base stations in Benin, Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to expand access in underserved areas and offer an alternative to China-linked telecom dominance. Ports Modernisation: Nigeria’s NPA chief urged sustained investment in modern, deeper and digital ports to handle larger vessels and keep regional trade competitive. Togo Integration Move: Togo removed visas for all African passport holders for up to 30 days, while still requiring a travel declaration. Security Flashpoints: South West Nigeria faces fresh terror warnings, and school attacks and abductions continue to strain regional safety.
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