AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUN Map Reform: The UN General Assembly backed Togo- and African Union-led “Correct the Map” resolution, voting 164–1 to encourage use of the Equal Earth projection that shows Africa at its true relative size and makes North America and Europe look smaller; the US voted no, saying it’s an ideological distraction. Peace Funding Debate: Nigeria urged the AU to cut reliance on foreign money for peace and security, pointing to progress on the AU Peace Fund and calling for more sustainable, African-led financing. South Africa–Namibia Cricket: Proteas beat Namibia again in a Windhoek thriller, with Lhuan-dré Pretorius smashing a maiden T20I century and Connor Esterhuizen hitting 88 as SA set up a tri-series final vs Zimbabwe. Science & Space: South Africa’s MeerKAT detected faint hydrogen signals from 4–5 billion years ago, adding to mapping of the early universe. Namibia Economy: Namibia’s cattle market shows signs of recovery in 2026, with higher sales volumes and improved demand after a tough 2025. Sports Governance: African football leaders say development should drive decisions amid FIFA Infantino governance fallout, as the U-20 Women’s World Cup gets underway.
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