AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPolice Corruption Crackdown: South Africa’s acting police minister Firoz Cachalia unveiled a “police reset agenda” and a R127.072bn SAPS budget, rising to R135.8bn by 2028/29, promising tougher anti-corruption action, better crime intelligence, and a renewed fight on organised crime. UK Council Tax Shake-Up: Britain’s government launched an eight-week consultation on a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge aimed at raising an extra £430m a year, targeting the top 1% of property values after decades of no recalibration. ICC vs Smotrich: Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says the ICC prosecutor is seeking a confidential arrest warrant, calling it a “declaration of war” and vowing retaliation. EFCC Arrest: Nigeria’s anti-graft agency arrested ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kaduna after his absentia conviction, releasing mugshots as the case moves to custody and transfer. Labour Leadership Tension: UK Labour’s John Healey warned party infighting threatens Labour’s credibility, urging a shift from “blueprint to battlefield” politics. Ethiopia Finance Push: Ethiopia’s finance minister urged global institutions to rethink financial architecture to better prevent shocks, not just respond to crises.
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