AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealthcare & Women’s Leadership: The Merck Foundation’s 13th Africa Asia Luminary (June 18–19) highlighted 2,600 scholarships across 52 countries and 44 specialist fields, with First Ladies and health experts pushing stronger healthcare capacity. Aviation & Regional Connectivity: Air Peace secured Brazil approval for scheduled Nigeria–Brazil flights and is lining up long-haul plans to Canada, the US and China, while also expanding within Africa with new routes to Libreville, Douala, Bamako and Conakry from August 1. Electricity & Everyday Life: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected 50+ million people to electricity across 40 countries, including 4.5m Nigerians, aiming for 300m by 2030. Language & Culture: Spanish is gaining ground in sub-Saharan Africa, with new Instituto Cervantes facilities in Abidjan and plans for Cameroon, reflecting growing cultural and educational demand. Digital Rights: A new discussion flags how election-time internet shutdowns and surveillance are rising in parts of Africa, including Gabon, raising concerns for civic space.
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