AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBRICS Trade Rules Push: BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit backed WTO reform and demanded an immediate return to a fully functioning two-tier dispute system, warning that unilateral tariffs and non-tariff barriers are destabilising trade and supply chains. Middle East De-escalation: The bloc also called for “maximum restraint” in West Asia, urged dialogue and conflict prevention, and expressed deep concern over nuclear threats and risks to civilian infrastructure. Ramaphosa in the Spotlight: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa used the summit to press for UN reform and reshaping global economic patterns, while Egypt’s El-Sisi met Ramaphosa to upgrade ties toward a strategic partnership. Xenophobia Fallout at Home: Nigeria escalated its response to killings of Nigerians in South Africa, calling for investigations and warning of consequences, as South Africa’s National Assembly suspended official engagements with Nigeria amid the crisis. SAFA Politics: Danny Jordaan was re-elected SAFA president for a fourth term despite fraud charges, beating Sandile Zungu in a closely watched vote. Data Centre Backlash: South African civil groups renewed calls for reviews and a pause on new data centre approvals over water and electricity constraints.
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