AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProtest Crackdown: Central African Republic authorities are holding five civil society leaders who organised a Bangui shutdown over fuel price rises, accusing them of links to opposition parties. Families and rights groups are demanding their release. Kenya Cult Convictions: A court found pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 others guilty of murdering 191 people, including 190 children, through forced starvation. They face sentencing next month. Horn of Africa Tensions: Renewed fighting in Tigray is raising fears of a wider Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict, after the former allies’ partnership collapsed. Mali Civilian Toll: Human Rights Watch says Malian forces and Russian-backed fighters were linked to drone strikes that killed 94 civilians, adding to concerns over abuses in the counterterrorism campaign. Kigali Development: Around 1,200 Gitaraga residents have learned their land is designated for industrial use, ending two years of uncertainty and opening the way for talks with investors. Zimbabwe Politics: ZANU-PF has backed extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s time in office to 2030, following constitutional changes.
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