AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFertiliser supply deal: Itafos has amended its sulfuric acid contract with Rio Tinto to keep feeding its U.S. phosphate plant in Conda, Idaho, with pricing switching from the Vancouver Index to the Tampa Index from May 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2029, plus adjustments to handle delivery volumes and past sulfur price swings. Regional security: ECOWAS is moving ahead with a regional counterterror force, with a core counterterror brigade of 1,650 troops and a wider plan aimed at faster deployment across member states. Policy and data for fisheries: Guinea’s fisheries leadership is pushing for updated sector data to guide decisions, alongside efforts to restore fisheries governance and livelihoods in coastal communities. Climate-food-water pressure: Coverage this week also highlights how Africa’s conflicts and climate stress are tightening the food and water squeeze—yet care services are still missing from adaptation planning. Health and accountability: Human rights voices are urging deeper international scrutiny into alleged chemical weapons use in Sudan, calling for full access for investigators.
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