AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCorrect the Map: African states backed a UN push to replace the Mercator projection with more accurate equal-area maps, with Togo’s foreign minister calling it a “pride” moment—though the US was the lone no vote. Pan-African Politics & Governance: Kenya’s Senate is set to hold “Senate Mashinani” in Kilifi, bringing county oversight issues like healthcare, land rights, insecurity, roads and stalled projects directly to residents. Red Sea Logistics & Energy Costs: US officials questioned Kenya’s coal power financing as war-risk pricing and shipping disruptions keep driving up costs across the region. Youth & Peacebuilding: Liberia launched the PATHWAYs framework to put young people at the center of peace and development through 2035, urging domestic funding to match international support. Climate & Coastal Loss: West African coastal communities, including Ghana’s Keta, face accelerating sea erosion and storm damage as ports and construction disrupt natural sand balances. Telecom Investment: US EXIM approved a $99.6m loan for Africell’s Angola expansion to boost coverage and competition. Football & AFCON Prep: Kenya’s AFCON 2027 co-hosts face a “no postponement” push as stadium testing is expected to start early next year.
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