AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoNiger’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown: Niger’s military government has criminalised consensual same-sex relationships in a new penal code, with penalties of 5–10 years in prison and fines, drawing sharp condemnation from rights groups. IMF Support for Niger: Niger is set to receive about $33m from the IMF after a staff-level agreement on the ninth review of its ECF reform programme, with the money pending approval by the IMF Executive Board. Niger Financing Deal: NAB Consulting says it has completed a €250m structured finance facility for Niger, arranged with Coris Bank Niger and backed by Afreximbank, targeting agriculture, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and SMEs. Sahel Security Shock: A major terrorist attack in Mali killed the country’s defence minister, underlining how Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger face one of the worst security crises in years. Nigeria Security Pressure: Amnesty International reports at least 1,100 abductions in Nigeria between January and April 2026, accusing the Tinubu government of failing to protect rural communities and IDPs. US-Nigeria Military Partnership: Nigeria and the US signed a framework to deepen security cooperation, expanding training, surveillance and counterterrorism support.
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