AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSahel Security and Humanitarian Crisis: Malian Armed Forces and Russian allies carried out strikes on water infrastructure in Kidal, hitting wells in Amassine and Tassik, killing at least 43 people and worsening an already dire drought reality for nomadic communities. Civilian Harm Allegations: AFP reports civilians executed in central Mali, with bodies reportedly dumped in a river after soldiers and Russian paramilitaries arrested suspected “information” links to jihadists. Regional Reconciliation: Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga urged Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to tackle reconciliation at the regional level, stressing education, culture and social cohesion alongside security during National Reconciliation Week. Fuel Supply Pressure: Ghana’s BOST Energies cut diesel and gasoline exports to Burkina Faso and Mali since August to prioritize domestic demand, citing strained global supply and rising local consumption. Port Bottlenecks and Costs: A Tema port congestion story highlights how delays and demurrage can drain industry budgets, with one firm facing $2.8m monthly demurrage and wider knock-on effects.
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