AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoNiger–Environment & Climate: Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, accusing the court of “selective justice,” a move that follows the country’s wider Sahel realignment and comes as jihadist violence keeps hitting strategic sites like Niamey’s airport. Climate Perception: A new global survey graphic finds people often underestimate how much others also see climate change as a serious threat, a gap that can shape how fast action spreads. Mangroves Recovery: A new satellite-based study reports mangroves worldwide are recovering since around 2010, with gains increasingly offsetting losses, though deforestation has accelerated in West and Central Africa. Flood Risk (Nigeria): Nigeria’s environment ministry warns of heavy-rain flooding risk across 26 states and the FCT from June 22 to July 5, including Niger State. Sahel Security & Territory: Rival jihadist groups JNIM and Islamic State’s Sahel Province are competing and expanding across the region, including attacks on Niamey’s airport. Local Humanitarian/Skills: Niger State Governor Bago praised COFFHA’s humanitarian leadership, while tech events in Nigeria urged youth digital skills for future jobs.
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