AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHuman Rights & Conflict: Human Rights Watch reports forced recruitment of children and civilians in Ethiopia’s Tigray, describing mass roundups and a “climate of fear” as tensions rise. Wildlife Governance: A study argues Africa’s wildlife laws still mirror colonial-era rules that separate people from animals, undermining conservation outcomes. Urban Flood Risk (Accra): New commentary says Accra’s flooding is not just drainage—it’s driven by planning and architectural choices that block natural water flow. Climate-Resilient Water (Kenya): Kenya and Denmark launch a Sh2.5bn Ewaso Ng’iro Basin restoration and resilience programme to protect catchments and livelihoods. Oil Infrastructure (Uganda/Tanzania): EACOP passes 90% completion, moving into final commissioning—while environmental groups continue to question impacts. Sanitation & Health (South Africa): Basic Education says the 2018 pit-toilet backlog is cleared, improving safety for millions of learners. Climate-Smart Agriculture (Ghana): CSIR calls for faster adoption of climate-smart farming tech to protect Ghana’s food future. Recycling (Zimbabwe): A glass-crusher donation aims to make recycling financially viable for tourism communities. Weather Watch: South Africa expects morning fog and frost in several provinces, with no severe warnings for Tuesday.
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