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1. Africa: After Nearly 30 Years with AGOA--Passing the Baton

   [allAfrica] Accra -- After nearly three decades of active engagement with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), I recently informed my distinguished Co-Chair of the AGOA Alliance, The Hon. Chris Stewart, the Alliance's hardworking Secretariat -- Tim Stewart of The Bennett Consulting Group and James Link of The Cormac Group -- and my remarkable team at The Whitaker Group of my decision to step down from the AGOA Alliance, where I have been honored to serve as Co-Chair.

2. Ghana: Ghana Embassy in Qatar Announces Emergency Evacuation for Citizens

   [Ghanaian Times] The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Qatar has announced an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaian citizens living in Qatar following rising security tensions in the region.

3. Botswana: Hunting Quota to Address Human-Lion Conflict

   [Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Government has introduced an experimental spatial lion hunting quota as part of efforts to address the growing human-lion conflict in Botswana.

4. Tanzania: High Court Backs Inquiry into Post-Election Violence

   [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THREE individuals have lost their bid to challenge the President of the United Republic of Tanzania's decision to establish a commission of inquiry into incidents of violence during and after the October 29, 2025 General Election.

5. Ghana: Consumers to Pay Less for Power, Water From April 1

   [Ghanaian Times] THE Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced reductions in electricity and water tariffs, effective April 1, 2026, for the second quarter tariff review.