AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFrance–Africa Reset in Nairobi: Macron and Kenya’s Ruto are pushing a new “Africa Forward” partnership in Nairobi, pitching €23bn in investments and repeating sovereignty and co-investment as the summit’s core message—while critics say it’s a polished rerun of old influence. Sahel Backdrop: The absence of key Sahel states under tense ties with Paris underlines how France’s leverage keeps shrinking as security partnerships shift. Hajj 2026 Logistics (Nigeria–Saudi): NAHCON says Saudi Arabia has licensed its Hajj clinics, and Niger State has already airlifted its first 345 pilgrims to Madinah via Flynas. Niger State Security Claims: Nigeria’s DHQ rejects civilian-casualty reports from Shiroro airstrikes, saying 70 bandits were killed. Human Cost in Nigeria: Amnesty reports at least 72 killed after a military strike hit the Tumfa market in Zamfara. Politics (Nigeria): PDP chieftain backs Oyo’s Makinde as a potential 2027 presidential candidate; Edo’s Okpebholo congratulates Afekhide Omoti on becoming NMA president.
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