AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTogo–French Media Case: Togo’s Justice and Security ministries say they have “serious and consistent evidence” against two French documentary directors, Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani, plus Togolese fixer Fred Vedomey, detained since July 27, alleging false declarations over filming permits and an undeclared drone in sensitive northern areas; lawyers deny the claims and RSF is calling for release. DR Congo Peace Process: DRC and the M23 rebel group agreed a Doha-framework roadmap after Switzerland talks, including sequenced negotiation steps, a standard way to report ceasefire violations, and a first ceasefire verification mission due Monday in Minembwe. West Africa Energy: Ghana says it is ready to start supplying electricity to Nigeria as it pushes to become a regional power hub, building on existing exports to Togo, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. US Visa Ruling: A US judge struck down Trump’s immigrant visa freeze affecting 75 countries, including Togo and Nigeria, saying the policy was unlawful. Somali Piracy Returns: Reports say Somali piracy is rising again, with multiple hijackings and attacks in the Gulf of Aden and off Somalia. Cement Costs: Nigeria’s cement prices keep climbing, with developers warning of a housing crunch and regulators probing possible market manipulation.
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