AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUN Map Row: The UN General Assembly voted to “Correct the Map,” pushing countries to retire the Mercator projection that makes Africa look smaller, with the US casting the lone no vote. US Deportations: A US appeals court ruled third-country deportation policies are unlawful unless migrants get enough notice and a real chance to challenge removal. Kenya at UNGA: President William Ruto heads to New York to pitch jobs and investment, including the Lamu refinery and an AI agenda. Nigeria Social Protection: Civil society groups demand Nigeria expand pensions, healthcare and unemployment support for informal workers. Health Access: An ophthalmologist warns against delaying cataract treatment for children, citing risk of permanent vision damage. DRC Ebola: DRC expanded Ebola vaccination in Ituri, with thousands already receiving Ervebo as a study ramps up. Angola-Egypt Culture: Angola and Egypt signed a cultural deal to train Angolan archaeologists and paleontologists in Egypt. Trade & Telecoms: EXIM Bank approved a $99.6m loan for Africell’s Angola expansion, while Afreximbank and ZEP-RE signed a skills partnership for trade and insurance.
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