AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCulture & Governance: Ghana’s Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says African culture is being wrongly reduced to entertainment, urging it back into serious debates on development, morality and governance. Diaspora Spotlight: Asante culture drew major attention at the 6th Akwasidae USA Festival at Bowie State University, with royal pageantry and Bonwire Kente. Rights & Democracy: A UN rights expert urges Zambia to free political detainees after a disputed election and arrests of opposition figures, warning of shrinking civic space. Political Tensions: Nigeria’s Nyesom Wike doubles down on influence in Rivers and the FCT ahead of 2027, while the ADC’s David Mark flags the opposition’s “real challenge” as building unity. Economy & Jobs: Uber is winding down in Nigeria after 12 years, reshaping ride-hailing competition; Uganda names its crude blend “Pearl Sweet” as oil production nears. Health & Climate: UNICEF warns 162m children in eastern and southern Africa face El Niño-linked risks to nutrition, health and schooling. AI for Growth: Askya launches a zero-equity accelerator offering up to $200,000 to African AI startups. Blue Economy: Lagos hosts LIMWEEK 2026 to push maritime deals from policy to practice.
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