AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNiger’s Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown: Niger’s military-run government has enacted a new penal code that criminalises same-sex relations, with jail terms of 5–10 years (and 10–20 years for same-sex marriage), alongside penalties for LGBTQIA+ clubs and “unnatural acts.” Sahel Security Spillover: A wider Sahel security crisis is unfolding after major attacks in Mali, with regional forces and allies scrambling to respond as violence spreads. IAEA-Iran Standoff: The UN nuclear watchdog’s board passed a US-backed resolution demanding Iran declare enriched uranium stocks and allow inspector access; Russia, China and Niger voted against. World Bank Warning: The World Bank cut its global growth forecast to 2.5% for 2026, citing Middle East war impacts and higher inflation risks for developing countries. Niger State Health Push: Niger State’s First Lady launched the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, urging communities to use the services for mothers and children. Niger-Linked Regional Economy: Work has begun on Algeria’s section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas through Niger to Europe.
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