AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWomen’s sport spotlight: Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened a 2026 FIBA World Cup camp in Chicago (July 29–Aug 2), then head for friendlies in China and Spain as they fine-tune for Berlin (Sept 4–13). WAFCON momentum: Ghana’s Black Queens kicked off WAFCON 2026 in Morocco with a 2-0 win over Cape Verde, while Cameroon edged Mali 2-1 in a Group D opener that sets up a big early clash. Local morale & coverage: Ghana’s sports leadership and football chiefs urged fans to rally behind the Black Queens as the tournament begins. Mali media pressure: WAJSIC released a report warning that press freedom and journalist safety are worsening across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, citing legal restrictions, surveillance, intimidation and exile pressures. Mali conflict accountability: Amnesty International called for a war crimes probe after it said at least 19 Malian soldiers were executed following an ambush near Gao. Travel & access: Etihad and Air Peace signed an interline deal adding 20 routes across Nigeria and West/Central Africa, including access to Bamako. Tech/visa ripple: The US said it will suspend routine visa services in Abuja and 24 African missions from Aug 1, 2026, including Bamako.
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