AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Map Shift: The UN General Assembly adopted Togo-led “Correct the Map” resolution (164-1, with the US voting no) encouraging use of the 2018 Equal Earth equal-area projection, aiming to stop Mercator-style distortions that make Africa look smaller; it’s non-binding, but it could influence schools, public institutions, and mapping tech. Education & Skills: Togo plans career-oriented classes from upper primary through science-focused middle and high school starting 2026-2027, with early exposure to jobs via professionals, company visits, and science weeks. Health & Data: A new Africa Air Quality Brief flags that many African countries, including West Africa, exceeded WHO daily PM2.5 limits for large parts of 2025, while Togo’s own monitoring is expanding. Local Pharma: African drugmakers are building local sickle-cell solutions, including wider hydroxyurea access and child-friendly formulations. Energy Governance: Liberia’s petroleum regulator joined AFRIPERF to strengthen oversight as offshore oil and gas activity grows. Tech Diplomacy: Russia’s Rossotrudnichestvo will open more “partner Russian Houses” across Africa, including Togo, expanding language, education, science, and youth programs.
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