AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSerbia Politics: Aleksandar Vucic’s populist campaign kicked off in Belgrade as he seeks to become prime minister after resigning as president, with Oct. 25 elections expected to be tight. Ethiopia Conflict: Ethiopia’s government-allied forces and Tigray-linked groups both claim control of Mekelle’s main airport, underscoring how the Tigray fighting is still reshaping regional security. Regional Aviation & Energy: Nigeria’s North-East governors backed a regional air shuttle to cut travel costs and plan more CNG/LNG stations with a private energy partner. EAC Funding Pressure: East African Community speakers agreed to push governments to clear unpaid contributions as the bloc faces a $125m arrears gap. Trade & Agriculture: Pakistan will export an extra 70,000 tonnes of rice to Malaysia, while Saudi Arabia retained top global date exports by value for a fourth year. Food Systems: Global Food Week 2026 in Abu Dhabi will convene governments and agencies like FAO and WOAH to push food security and agrifood transformation. Local Governance: Anambra’s governor swore in 21 local government leaders, urging service and accountability from day one. Public Finance & Policy: Bangladesh’s finance minister said uncertainty is the “new normal,” calling for data-driven policymaking.
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