AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCounterterrorism Shock: The US and Nigeria say they killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global No. 2, in a joint strike in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin—Trump called it a “flawless mission,” while Tinubu confirmed the death and “lieutenants” in the operation. Disinformation Fallout: Human rights lawyer Femi Falana hit back at Tinubu for relying on Trump’s claim, pointing out Nigeria had already declared the commander dead in 2024—fueling fresh confusion over how these announcements are verified. Diplomacy & Politics: Nigeria’s Presidency also pushed back on Peter Obi’s criticism of Tinubu’s foreign trip, arguing it was “populism over the facts” and defending the delegation’s business-heavy purpose. Digital Connectivity Push: Rwanda-based reporting urges Africa to invest in its own satellite infrastructure as Starlink expands—Uganda has now granted Starlink an operating licence after months of regulatory uncertainty. Media & Trust: In Jordan, community media leaders met in Amman to tackle fake news and AI’s impact on newsrooms, drafting plans for regional alliances for local radio. Public Health Alert: DR Congo confirmed a new Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) with very high lethality and no vaccine, with Uganda reporting a related death.
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