AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAfrican Expos Push: Tunisia’s trade minister Samir Abid says African participation in global expos must move beyond “symbolic” booths and become a real engine for economic diplomacy and cooperation, as a Tunis meeting brings senior delegates from 11 countries to focus on stronger pavilion management and follow-up. Sudan AU Tightrope: The AU is still keeping Sudan’s membership suspended after the 2021 coup, even as Egypt backs a “step-by-step” approach to reopen technical channels without formally legitimising the generals—an effort shaped by ceasefire talks. Peace Talks in Gabon: Former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta joined AU leaders in Libreville for a two-day retreat on conflict prevention, ceasefires, national dialogue and reconciliation. Wild Meat Warning: A new Central Africa study finds wild meat consumption is up sharply, driven by fast-growing cities, while 31% of hunted wildlife species face extinction risk. Gabon Housing Focus: At WUF13 in Baku, Gabon’s housing minister flagged a 300,000-unit housing deficit and climate-driven urban risks.
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