AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoXenophobia Response: Nigeria says it has screened more than 1,000 Nigerians in South Africa for voluntary repatriation, with screening led by the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and South Africa’s Home Affairs, and flights expected next week via Air Peace. Ghana Evacuation Fallout: Ghana’s foreign minister Samuel Ablakwa rejects claims returnees are a burden, saying diaspora remittances are vital to Ghana’s economy, as a second batch of 345 evacuees arrives in Accra after attacks and property destruction in South Africa. Diplomatic Tension: South Africa warns Ghana it will not tolerate “public spectacles” during evacuations, accusing misinformation and incomplete information in the process. Credit Boost: Fitch upgrades South Africa’s sovereign rating for the first time in about 21 years, citing fiscal consolidation and reform progress, lifting the outlook from junk territory but still warning growth and debt remain concerns. HIV Prevention: South Africa launches a twice-yearly Lenacapavir rollout backed by R1.3bn, aiming to expand access to long-acting HIV prevention. Western Cape Weather: One person has died in Garden Route flooding as the province issues warnings. Business & Jobs: France announces a €23bn investment plan for Africa focused on energy, agriculture, digital, industry and maritime.
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