AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMigration & Xenophobia: South Africa’s government says it rejects xenophobia and is tightening the repatriation process after anti-immigrant protests, as thousands of migrants are processed for deportation or voluntary return and families report being torn apart. Humanitarian Repercussions: The latest accounts highlight the real cost of forced displacement, including Nigerians repatriated after violence, with women and children among those affected. Mozambique in the Region: Belarus and Mozambique signed a deal to build four agricultural mechanisation centres, aimed at boosting food security. Energy & Investment: Mozambique resolved a long-running coal mining dispute through an ICSID settlement, clearing the way for renewed investor momentum. AI for Public Health: AirQo at Makerere University is using AI and low-cost sensors to improve air pollution monitoring across multiple countries, including Mozambique. Travel & Diplomacy: Russia published visa-free entry conditions for African travellers in 2026, while South Africa’s updated visa-free list for 2026 excludes Sierra Leone. International Politics: The US anti-abortion push is expanding overseas funding restrictions, raising concerns for reproductive health support across sub-Saharan Africa. Rights Row in the UK: Amnesty International UK withdrew a report that branded J.K. Rowling’s Beira’s Place “anti-rights,” after backlash and legal threats.
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