AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Security: At least 14 Nigerien soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram ambush in Niger’s Diffa region, with the governor attending funerals as the insurgency continues to destabilize the Lake Chad border area. Cross-Border Attacks: Separate reports say Boko Haram also struck near N’Guigmi, where about 10 Nigerian soldiers were killed as Niger forces swept the area. Defense Updates: Nigeria’s military says July operations resulted in 102 terrorists killed, 397 kidnapping victims rescued, 345 suspects arrested, and 59 weapons recovered. Military Tech: Niger has reportedly received six Turkish Bayraktar TB2 armed drones to boost precision strikes against groups active around the Lake Chad axis. Chad & International Justice: Chad announced plans to withdraw from the ICC, calling the court “ineffective and biased” toward Africa and the Global South. Pan-African Mobility: Chad’s move to offer visa-free entry to all African citizens from 2027 is framed as a push for real continental unity beyond slogans. Music & Culture: AfriFest East is set to blend masquerade, fireside storytelling, and performances from artists across Africa, with Ban’tikar launching its album project “Mboka.”
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