AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUganda’s Political Continuity: Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term, with the Electoral Commission citing 71.6% of valid votes and a ceremony staged to underline constitutional procedure—jets, bands, and a message of “no alarm” as the presidency technically “emptied” before being filled. Gabon-Region Diplomacy: At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Gabon’s Brice Oligui Nguema met Kenya’s William Ruto to push unity and youth empowerment, with education and skills cooperation front and center. Public Health Pushback: Mercury-free dentistry is back in focus as campaigners urge Nigeria to roll out its national action plan—while WHO work targets harmful mercury in cosmetics and explains why demand persists. Gabon–Angola Military Ties: Gabon signaled interest in training personnel at Angola’s Higher War College in Luanda, deepening defense education cooperation. Culture & Global Spotlight: Merck Foundation and African First Ladies named 2025 Fashion, Song and Film Award winners, while Doha Film Institute announced seven films backed for Cannes 2026.
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