AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Map Reform: The UN General Assembly backed Togo-led “Correct the Map” resolution, urging countries to adopt the Equal Earth projection so Africa is shown at its true scale; 164 voted in favour, with the US the lone no-vote. Local Governance Tech: Good Governance Africa launched a Tech for Inclusive Governance platform in Ghana’s Volta Region to let citizens report service delivery issues and track follow-up actions. Youth Skills & Jobs: Uganda is developing an agriculture TVET curriculum with ILO support to train young people in mechanisation, irrigation, farm structures and soil testing. Digital Health & AI: Kenya’s digital health push is expanding tools like health information exchange, e-claims and AI-assisted imaging to improve access and quality. Soft Power & Culture: Japan’s foreign ministry plans to promote anime and manga across Latin America and Africa from fiscal 2027, with funding for legal distribution and anti-piracy efforts. Sports Development: Nigeria’s sports reform momentum continues, with initiatives ranging from youth football partnerships to AFEDEV’s plan for a structured pathway for para-athletes. Sahel Security: Russia’s Africa Corps is reported to have played a decisive role in crushing a Niger mutiny, underscoring intensifying external influence in the Sahel. Business & Mobility: Etihad Airways and ROX signed an MoU to explore travel and mobility collaboration, starting with ROX’s Africa Grand Tour.
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