AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth & Sovereignty: On World Mosquito Day (Aug 20), the African Pest Control Association says Africa can’t keep outsourcing the fight against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, warning that reliance on foreign aid leaves national health programmes exposed. Women’s Sports: Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses won the Women’s AFCON, clinching their first-ever major international title after a CAF expansion gave them a lifeline into the tournament. Malaria Progress: A new look at Africa’s malaria fight highlights the RTS,S vaccine rollout since WHO’s 2021 recommendation, with millions of children targeted and major reductions in cases and deaths reported. Digital Identity & Birth Registration: Tanzania is linking its civil registration system with its national identity database to issue Jamii Namba from birth, treating birth registration as a first layer of lifelong digital identity. Cabo Verde Tourism: A World Bank-financed partnership is helping Cabo Verde grow as an adventure tourism destination, following AdventureWEEK Cabo Verde (Feb 2026) that showcased hiking and community-based experiences to international operators. Culture & Faith: Saint-Denis in France is preparing for Pope Leo XIV’s youth prayer vigil at Stade de France, with registrations filling quickly and local church leaders stressing the area’s multi-ethnic, multi-faith energy. Migration Mood: An Afrobarometer study finds many West Africans—including Cape Verdeans—have considered emigrating, with Europe the main pull.
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