AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSudan War Update: The Sudanese Armed Forces say they shot down a Bayraktar Akinci drone—using a Sudanese Akinci and an air-to-air missile—after it entered Sudanese airspace from Ethiopia, with wreckage reportedly shared online. Humanitarian Cost: Aid workers warn Sudan’s war is driving traumatic fistulas from sexual violence, with women on the Chad-Sudan border waiting for surgery and cases described as “traumatic,” not obstetric. Health & Services: Italy and UNOPS have launched a €4.5m, three-year push to expand and rehabilitate dialysis in Sudan, targeting vulnerable groups including women, children, refugees and the displaced. Economy & Food: Russian wheat shipments to Africa are surging, with Sudan among the biggest jumpers, as global supply pressures ripple into local markets. Regional Signals: UAE-backed claims continue to swirl as investigators allege external support to RSF atrocities, while Turkey courts Libya’s rivals in joint military drills. Industry & Trade: Female fish traders at Uganda’s border report harassment, corruption and inconsistent rules that are squeezing livelihoods. Gold & Illicit Supply: A fresh look at gold flows highlights how uncertainty drives demand—and how illegal mining links can taint supply chains.
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