AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIran Oil Pressure: The U.S. blockade that began April 13 is already biting hard. Iran’s April exports fell from about 35.7m barrels in March to 29.45m, with a sharp drop after the blockade started—down to roughly 200,000 bpd from April 13 to May 18—while U.S. Central Command says it has interdicted or redirected 89 vessels. Middle East Ripple to Africa: Higher fuel costs are feeding inflation and unrest across the continent, with Kenya cutting diesel prices after deadly protests and Comoros suspending hikes. AFCON 2027 Kickoff: CAF confirmed the full qualifiers draw and fixtures—Nigeria landed in Group L with Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau; South Africa face Kenya, Guinea and Eritrea; Ghana meets Ivory Coast in Group C. Regional Security: Rwanda’s Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga takes over as Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, aiming to boost readiness as external support declines.
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