AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNiamey Airport Attack: JNIM, an al-Qaeda-linked group, claimed responsibility for the assault on Diori Hamani International Airport that killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, with Niger saying 22 attackers were also killed; flights resumed Friday after heavy security and arrests. International Condemnations: The African Union, UAE, and OIC all condemned the attack and pledged support to Niger’s counterterrorism efforts. Niger’s Blame Game: Niger’s defence ministry accused France of involvement, even as JNIM claimed the strike, adding to the diplomatic tension. Court Pressure in Nigeria (PDP/INEC): Nigeria’s Federal High Court ordered accelerated hearings in PDP suits seeking INEC recognition of the Turaki-led interim leadership, after confusion when two lawyers appeared for the party. Oil & Gas Security (Nigeria): PINL/NNPCL urged Bayelsa pipeline host communities to stay vigilant after reports of attacks elsewhere, linking improved pipeline security and community engagement to Nigeria’s crude output rising above OPEC quota. Ghana Port Watch: Ghana’s Keta Port project drew 42 investor expressions of interest after EPA cleared the EIA path, with operations targeted for January 2027.
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