AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAU Peace Summit: African Union leaders meeting in Luanda urged urgent reforms to the continent’s peace and security system, with AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf warning that crises from Sudan and eastern DRC to Somalia, the Sahel and northern Mozambique demand stronger early warning, better coordination and sustainable funding. Mozambique Politics: Mozambique’s Council of State lifted immunity for Venancio Mondlane so he can face five criminal charges linked to post-election demonstrations, while President Daniel Chapo stressed national unity as key to survival and growth. Mozambique Infrastructure: Japan’s JICA will disburse $10.4m for reconstruction of Natete bridge in Nampula, aiming to improve mobility and climate resilience. Regional Trade & Energy: DRC and Angola signed a new rail deal to strengthen the Lobito Corridor for faster mineral exports, and ICTSI agreed to buy a controlling stake in TLG’s port and cargo services across Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. Poverty & Migration Debate: A World Bank snapshot put the DRC at the highest share of extreme poverty, with Mozambique close behind, while South Africa’s migration debate was framed as an ethical test of constitutional democracy. Malawi Accountability: Malawi’s NOCMA says it will not pay a second $403,615.63 (K700m) after hackers diverted a Mozambican firm’s payment, shifting blame to the supplier.
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