AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoImmigration & Public Order: South Africa’s anti-immigration violence in Mossel Bay has triggered Mozambique repatriations, with about 548 Mozambicans expected back from OR Tambo after unrest that Mozambique says killed five nationals; South African police confirmed two Mozambican deaths and are investigating. Presidency & Governance: President Cyril Ramaphosa used the Presidency Budget Vote to warn against disinformation and ethnic mobilisation while pushing tougher immigration enforcement, and also vowed “no tolerance” for corruption. Budget & Development Priorities: Ramaphosa announced R1 trillion over three years for roads, dams, schools, hospitals and clinics, alongside a push to coordinate delivery and create jobs. Political Stability in Senegal: Ousted PM Ousmane Sonko said his party will boycott Senegal’s new government, raising fears of a no-confidence fight and deadlock. Food Security & Exports: South Africa’s maize outlook improved, with a forecast 17.064m tonnes in 2026 supporting renewed exports after a historic harvest. Regional Trade & Diplomacy: Benin’s President Wadagni met Nigeria’s Tinubu in Abuja to deepen trade, energy and ECOWAS cooperation. Ebola & Aid: The US said it will re-engage with Gavi as Ebola response needs rise.
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