AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoJNIM Attacks in Mali: A passenger bus hit a land mine on the Bamako–Kayes highway, killing 8 and injuring 42, in an area linked to Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM); Russia’s Africa Corps blamed JNIM, though no group claimed responsibility. Sahel Diplomacy: Benin’s new President Romuald Wadagni moved quickly to reset ties, visiting Niger and Burkina Faso and securing commitments to reopen the Benin–Niger border and deepen security cooperation against jihadist violence. Regional Security Architecture: Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali are pushing the Alliance of Sahel States after quitting ECOWAS, framing it as more effective for counterterrorism than the regional bloc. Humanitarian Pressure: The UN warned of “unprecedented” food-aid funding gaps, with WFP facing a 75% shortfall and malnutrition clinics closing as crises multiply. Sports & National Mood: Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle said the team has “a lot of good players” to cover for Osimhen and Lookman ahead of the Poland friendly, while Mali hosts the African Taekwondo Championship where Nigeria’s medal haul is growing.
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