AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPress Freedom: Niger’s government has confirmed journalist Moussa Kaka is alive and in custody, but has not disclosed where he is held or the legal basis for his detention. Prosecutors are also seeking a five-year prison term and a five-million-CFA fine for lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana over social media posts; his lawyers boycotted the hearing, citing concerns about a fair trial. Fuel Costs: The Consultative Council for Refoundation has urged the government to raise pump prices, citing financial strain at state oil firm SONIDEP and risks to fuel supplies. It called for reforms and safeguards to limit the impact on households. Digital Links: Niger and Algeria have activated a 100-gigabit fibre-optic link at Assamaka, adding an international route for Niger’s networks and deepening telecom ties between the neighbours.
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