AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Security Upgrade: The U.S. Navy deployed unmanned surface vessels in Douala during Exercise Obangame Express 2026, using systems like GARC and Lightfish to spot, track, and intercept threats in contested coastal waters—showing a faster, lighter way to boost patrol reach with local partners. Counterterrorism Shockwave: Nigeria and the U.S. confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s global second-in-command, in a joint Lake Chad Basin operation—an important blow, but one that doesn’t end the broader fight. Infrastructure Finance: Cameroon’s Ebolowa–Akom II–Kribi road project moved closer to delivery after the May 15 loan signing, unlocking full funding for a 179.3km corridor. Mining Crackdown: Cameroon’s Mines Ministry says it has identified 200+ illegal artisanal gold firms, with over 95% reportedly foreign-owned, and ordered them to suspend operations. Health Access Claim: UCTH leadership in Nigeria says emergencies are treated immediately without payment demands, pushing back on claims of patient rejection.
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