AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUN Map Reform: The UN General Assembly backed the “Correct the Map” push, adopting the Equal Earth projection to show Africa’s true relative size, with the US the only country voting against. Migration and Rights: A viral video from Ceuta shows migrants allegedly beating a baby dolphin calf, sparking outrage and calls for arrests. South Sudan Crisis: South Sudan declared an “unprecedented” drought emergency after a deadly attack on a military base in Warrap killed 16 personnel and four civilians, raising election-season tensions. AI and Development: Ethiopia says it has built globally competitive AI capabilities, with IGAD pointing to regional cooperation to scale AI in agriculture, healthcare, education and finance. Debt and Reparations Push: Youth leaders in Ghana renewed calls for debt cancellation and reparations framed around equal rights and sovereignty, not charity. Anti-Money Laundering: Tanzania reported progress strengthening laws and institutions against money laundering and terrorism financing, while noting remaining legal gaps. Politics and Courts (Nigeria): Atiku vowed to probe ₦33.75bn cash transfer funds after an audit raised questions about whether money reached beneficiaries; meanwhile, an Oyo ADC governorship ticket dispute heads to court. Culture and Trade: Nigeria’s Alake unveiled an Adire Hub to train artisans and expand global marketing of the indigenous textile.
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