AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBRICS Diplomacy: South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa used the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi to warn against a new raw-material trap, urging BRICS investment in manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, energy and logistics. Russia-Africa Ties: Ramaphosa also met Vladimir Putin, thanking Russia for backing South Africa’s G20 presidency, while Putin said trade with Pretoria remains “at a good level.” Ebola Alert: Africa CDC says the DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading beyond eastern epicentres, with insecurity, displacement and health worker strikes hampering response. South Africa–Nigeria Fallout: Nigeria’s National Assembly suspended all official visits and boycotted South African legislative activities over xenophobic attacks, while South Africa faced fresh scrutiny after a Nigerian bishop was killed in Johannesburg. Elections & Courts (Nigeria): INEC asked a court to dismiss Atiku Abubakar’s suit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification, calling it an abuse of process. Public Finance (South Africa): NSFAS funding is flagged as unsustainable, with a projected shortfall that could balloon by 2029. AU Security: AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye wrapped up talks in Australia focused on counterterrorism cooperation.
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