AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoShadow Fleet Exposed: A new report says Russia is using African shipping registries and “false flags” to keep its sanctioned oil armada running, with tankers registered under countries like Sierra Leone and operating from ports across Cameroon to Comoros. Fuel Shock: Eswatini’s government is cutting fuel allocations by 40% across ministries, forcing departments to prioritise only critical work. Health Pressure: HIV prevention injections (lenacapavir PrEP) are in short supply in parts of Africa, with Eswatini’s rollout hit by demand outstripping early stock. Africa-EU Politics: King Mswati III opened the inaugural Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly in Ezulwini, pushing parliamentary diplomacy on peace, youth mobility, women in agriculture and critical minerals. Trade & Tech: Eswatini’s e-Mali wallet is expanding cashless payments for bills and airtime, while South Africa’s Araxi moves to expand Pay@ across Southern Africa. Livestock Watch: South Africa’s FMD vaccine stockpile is rising after more doses arrive, as regional vaccination solidarity continues.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.