AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNiger’s LGBTQ crackdown: Niger’s military junta has recriminalized consensual same-sex relations, with a new penal code taking effect June 11 that sets penalties of 5 to 10 years in prison and fines, extending liability to those who officiate, witness, or organize such unions. Opposition stripped of nationality: On June 11, junta leader Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani provisionally stripped exiled opposition figure Mariama Djibrine of Nigerien nationality, citing a 2024 terrorism database and accusations tied to “public order” and alleged foreign collusion. Border and security pressure across the region: Nigeria’s federal government, states, and traditional rulers pushed for early warning and early response systems to strengthen border security and curb cross-border crimes. Food prices bite: Nigeria’s inflation worsened as food inflation hit 16.96% in May and headline inflation rose to 15.93%, driven by staples like onions, maize, tomatoes, ginger, and beans. Electricity sabotage in Niger State: TCN warned that 14 spans of a 132kV transmission line in Niger State were destroyed, calling it “economic sabotage” and urging communities to stop vandalism.
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