AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGold & Sovereignty: Burkina Faso inaugurated its first gold refinery, Raffinor-BF, in Ouagadougou, with President Ibrahim Traoré saying the country will now refine, control, value and certify gold at home; the plant starts at 164 tonnes/year with plans to scale up to 515 tonnes. Economic Control: Traoré also floated a plan to grant the state exclusive import rights for “strategic” products to curb speculation, fraud and price manipulation, though the list is not yet published. Security & Displacement: A new assessment of Traoré’s four years highlights the scale of displacement, citing UNHCR figures of over 2.06 million internally displaced people by end-2025. Regional Politics: Mali renewed accusations at the UN that Ukraine is aiding jihadists and separatists in the Sahel. WAFU-B Women’s Football: Nigeria’s NFF appealed CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ WAFU-B final win over Ampem Darkoa, arguing the team shouldn’t be punished for a referee error. Education Support: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation partnered with David Webb to back children excluded from school, including work through buildOn across Burkina Faso and other countries. Tech & Access: Apple Music expanded to Burkina Faso among other new countries, bringing the service to 172 regions.
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