AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoNiger’s LGBTQ+ crackdown: Niger’s military rulers have enacted a new penal code criminalizing homosexuality and making participation in same-sex marriage a crime, with penalties of 5–10 years in prison. Health push: Niger State launched a measles-rubella vaccination drive across 25 local government areas, targeting children under five with support from health partners and community leaders. Security and governance ripple effects: A Sahel-wide report warns Islamic State’s Sahel affiliate is becoming more capable and more coordinated with other networks, raising pressure on Niger and neighbors. Uranium sovereignty talks: In Niamey, Niger’s mines ministry met GoviEx on restructuring the long-delayed Madaouela uranium project, aiming for a revised fiscal and legal framework to boost state control and revenue. Power infrastructure hit: Niger State’s transmission lines have faced repeated vandalism, with TCN warning of major repair costs and electricity supply disruptions. Regional diplomacy: Libya and Niger agreed to reactivate their joint higher committee after talks focused on border security, cross-border crime, and irregular migration.
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