AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMauritania Health Security: Mauritania has activated heightened surveillance and a coordinated national emergency mechanism over reported Ebola risks in the region, with measures rolled out across ministries and at entry points. Mining & Jobs: The World Bank says it is expanding support for mining in developing economies, arguing mineral demand could double by 2040 and that benefits depend on governance, infrastructure, and private investment. Clean Energy Access: The AfDB launched a clean cooking programme in Africa, backed by Italy, aiming to reach about one million households and cut millions of tonnes of carbon emissions. Press Freedom Watch: A new global map based on the World Press Freedom Index reports a sharp decline, with most countries now facing “difficult” or “very serious” conditions for journalists. Sahara Diplomacy: Morocco told the UN decolonization committee the Sahara file should no longer sit on its agenda, citing Security Council Resolution 2797 and its autonomy plan. Regional Politics: Ghana’s parliament passed a bill criminalizing the “promotion” of LGBTQ activity, with prison terms up to 10 years, drawing strong criticism from human rights groups.
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