AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoICC Withdrawal: Niger has formally filed its “instrument of withdrawal” to leave the International Criminal Court, accusing the Hague court of “selective justice” and setting a June 18, 2027 exit date. The ICC says Niger must still honour obligations during the one-year transition. Ebola in the Great Lakes: DR Congo reports 1,094 confirmed Ebola cases and 277 deaths, with WHO calling it the highest first-month caseload in Africa; response is expanding with more beds and testing, but experts warn the outbreak could worsen fast. Regional Migration Pressure: South Africa says it hosts 55,190 recognised refugees and 82,348 asylum seekers, with major backlogs across appeals and reviews, as officials push stricter enforcement. EAC Trade & Industry: Kenya leads East African trade, while the EAC plans its Kigali MSMEs Trade Fair in late Oct–early Nov, spotlighting leather and horticulture to boost jobs and local production. Burundi Domestic Politics: Burundi’s education unions warn of exam fraud, abuse, and grade manipulation in some schools, urging stronger discipline and accountability. Resource Governance: MPs question how revenues from large-scale mineral exports are recorded and how communities benefit, calling for transparency.
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