AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTerror-Drug Nexus: AFRICOM says West Africa’s terror surge is being bankrolled by expanding transnational drug networks, pointing to a record 35-ton cocaine bust ($1bn street value) and a parallel NDLEA takedown of a N480bn meth ring with Mexican links. Counterterrorism Pressure: The latest U.S.-Nigeria strikes in the Lake Chad region keep targeting ISIS/ISWAP leadership, but officials also warn the Sahel still has an “intelligence black hole” as U.S. presence shrinks. Ports Push: Nigeria cleared five deep-sea port projects for investment—Badagry, Olokola, Ibom, Bakassi and Bonny—aiming to reclaim 70%+ of cargo traffic. Renewables Angle: A new push argues Africa could generate far more electricity than it needs by 2040, yet clean-energy investment remains tiny. Annoyance Economy: In the U.S., a report says engineered friction—spam, hidden fees, hold times—costs households at least $165bn a year.
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