AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDrug Trafficking Crackdown: NDLEA reports major airport and port interdictions tied to Madagascar routes, including the arrest of a 38-year-old South African woman (Jessica Ann Will) at Abuja with 5.75kg of heroin hidden in two suitcases while traveling with her three-year-old son, plus the arrest of a 48-year-old “okada rider” at Lagos after he allegedly excreted 100 wraps of methamphetamine; NDLEA also seized Canadian Loud cannabis worth over N10.3bn at Apapa. Regional Mobility & Travel Rules: The UK updated its visitor visa national list (52 African countries affected), meaning many travelers must secure entry clearance in advance for stays under six months. SADC Summit Focus: SADC says migration is not on the August agenda in Durban, though Dirco signals readiness to discuss it alongside industrial and political cooperation. Ocean & Climate Governance: A maritime researcher discusses how the High Seas Treaty is shaping marine protected area proposals, while a charity warns “super” El Niño will hit women hardest, turning climate into a health issue. Business & Infrastructure Finance: Airtel Africa secured a $150m IFC loan for network modernization, while Madagascar is also highlighted for urban resilience and jobs in Antananarivo and Toamasina.
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