AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoICC & Sovereignty: Karim Khan’s dismissal at the International Criminal Court is being framed as a major shift in international law, with Chad also citing “ineffective and biased” ICC focus on Africa as it withdraws from the Rome Statute. Lake Chad Water Tech & Climate: Africa’s $50B plan to redirect water from the Congo Basin to Lake Chad is back in the spotlight as the lake has shrunk about 90% since the 1960s, threatening water, food, and livelihoods for tens of millions across Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. Digital/Border Policy: Chad’s visa-free entry for all African citizens from 2027 is pitched as a practical push for Pan-African movement, challenging the continent’s patchwork of restrictive travel rules. Energy & Heat Risk: Ghana’s “mortality-cooling trap” warning is a reminder for the region: without faster electricity growth, climate heat will keep driving preventable deaths—especially where cooling tech is out of reach. Press Freedom: A new report says environmental journalists across sub-Saharan Africa face mounting threats, with intimidation and arrests tied to investigations into mining, logging, and oil. Security & Logistics: An Africa security update highlights Russia’s growing military logistics via Togo and Sudan’s shifting front lines, with knock-on risks for regional stability.
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