AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCare Economy Reform: UN Women is urging Liberia to reform its care economy after a report estimates women contribute about $530M a year through unpaid care and domestic work, calling for investment in childcare, health, water, and social protection. Malian Security & Politics: Coordinated insurgent attacks around Bamako—including claims involving JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front—highlight a widening crisis as officials debate who controls towns like Anéfis and how external support shapes outcomes. Sahel Justice & Institutions: Niger’s formal withdrawal from the ICC is framed as another step in weakening international accountability, coming alongside Sahel states’ broader distancing from regional bodies. African Music Spotlight: AFRIMMA 2026 nominees are out after a two-year break, with Davido leading on five nominations and stars like Burna Boy, Black Sherif, Diamond Platnumz, Tyla, and Tems also in the mix. Fashion & Identity: Ivory Coast designers are breaking through globally, boosted by social media and high-profile wearers, while staying rooted in Abidjan’s materials and cultural codes. Culture & Heritage: A new stage work, “Sundiata: The King of Mali,” brings the Mali Empire epic to audiences through dance, music, and storytelling.
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