AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Procurement Shake-Up: Madagascar’s state-owned JIRAMA bought diesel directly for the first time in nearly three decades, via the Nigerian Sahara Group, after a legal change passed in July that shifts responsibility for fuel imports to the state. Sports & National Team Planning: Nigeria’s Super Eagles will open AFCON 2027 qualifying against Madagascar on Sept. 23 in Uyo, with a second match vs Guinea-Bissau on Sept. 27—while striker Sadiq Umar faces a hamstring injury that could sideline him for up to two months, adding pressure on Chelle’s attacking options. Governance & Accountability Abroad: Belgium’s Semlex, tied to alleged bribery and fraud over Congo biometric passports, is set for trial in Brussels, with civil parties including rights groups pushing for accountability. Security & Foreign Influence: Reporting on Niger’s thwarted mutiny highlights the junta’s reliance on Russia’s Africa Corps, raising questions about the “sovereignty” narrative. Health Policy Theme: WHO marked African Traditional Medicine Day (Aug. 31), urging more investment in research, regulation, and innovation to expand traditional medicine’s role in universal health coverage.
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