AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew Species in the Congo Basin: Scientists have identified a new monkey species, Colobus congoensis (“likweli”), in the remote Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting how much biodiversity still remains undocumented in Central Africa. AFRIMMA Music Comeback: The African Muzik Magazine Awards return after a two-year break, with Davido leading 2026 nominations and a first-ever AFRIMMA festival planned in Dallas—bringing African music, fashion, and food to a wider global stage. Gabon Visa Rules Update: Gabon’s DGDI has updated bilateral visa exemptions, with only Mauritius, Morocco, and South Africa listed as eligible for visa-free entry on ordinary passports. Education Access Push: Airtel Africa says it will connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027 with UNICEF support, aiming to narrow the digital learning gap for students and teachers. LGBTQ+ Rights in Botswana: Botswana’s High Court will hear a same-sex marriage challenge in July, a potential landmark for LGBTQIA+ recognition in the region. Women’s Health Research: A study estimates early menopause affects 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low and middle-income countries, warning of wider health risks.
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