AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElections and environment-linked security: Ahead of a presidential vote in São Tomé and Príncipe, attention is on a Russia military cooperation deal and what it could mean for Gulf of Guinea maritime stability—an issue that affects fisheries, shipping safety, and pollution risks. Critical minerals supply strain: The IEA warns that investment in mining and refining fell and that export controls—especially by China—are tightening supply chains for rare earths, raising economic pressure for clean-energy materials. EV shift in Africa: Changan opened its first Ethiopian showroom as Ethiopia keeps its ban on new petrol and diesel imports, pushing the region’s green mobility transition. Water crisis focus: The African Water Forum in Chad urged urgent action as hundreds of millions still lack safe drinking water, with climate change worsening impacts. Wildlife protection crackdown: In Malaysia, authorities seized 34 protected river frogs in a raid tied to illegal trade. Congo rainforest funding cut: The UK abandoned major Congo basin rainforest projects, leaving conservation funding far below earlier pledges. New primate discovery: Scientists described a new orange-lipped monkey species in the DRC, highlighting how much biodiversity remains undocumented. Flood resilience in Ghana: Ghana’s National Security Council reviewed June floods, citing heavier rainfall from climate change and rapid urban expansion.
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