AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUN Map Shift (Togo-led): The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” push, voting 164-1 (with 6 abstentions) to encourage more accurate equal-area projections like Equal Earth, aiming to stop Africa from looking artificially small on the Mercator map. Education & Food (Togo): Togo plans to boost school canteens using locally grown foods to improve nutrition and create steady demand for farmers, alongside a second school kit campaign for 150,000+ girls. Public-Sector Tech (Togo): Togo AI Lab is recruiting a technical lead to drive public-sector AI projects, including tools for local languages and agriculture using satellite data. Agriculture Upgrade (Adidome): Stakeholders in Central Tongu are calling to upgrade Adidome Farm Institute into a specialized Agric and Veterinary college. Culture & Influence (Russia): Russia says it will expand “Russian Houses” across Africa, including Togo, as part of a broader cultural and educational outreach. Sports (Region): WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship kicks off with Ghana vs Nigeria, with Togo in the mix, while Flamingos begin their campaign against Ghana on Sept. 16. Lifestyle/Travel: Nigeria’s passport ranks 90th on the Henley Index, with 44 destinations accessible without prior visa appointments.
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