AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPress Freedom & Media Safety: Nigeria’s International Press Centre Executive Director Lanre Arogundade has been elected to IFEX’s 2026–2029 global council, underscoring ongoing pressure on journalists and the push for safer, more credible reporting. Anti-Misinformation in Ghana: A Ghanaian TikToker, Camilla Alhassan, was jailed for one year after admitting to false claims that President Mahama buried 32 cows to win the 2024 election. Copyright & Crime Link-Up: Nigeria’s NDLEA and the Nigerian Copyright Commission signed an MoU to tackle drug trafficking alongside piracy, arguing criminal networks often fund multiple illicit trades. Literacy on the Move: A Baltimore bookstore owner launched the Black Star Line Literacy Bus, a summer mobile library aimed at tackling “book deserts” and boosting children’s access to reading. Publishing & Books: A new Atlantic Books feature spotlights Colson Whitehead’s genre-hopping career and his latest heist trilogy finale, while a separate roundup highlights fresh African-themed cookbooks and reading picks. Research Publishing Push (Nigeria): RMRDC inaugurated a digital raw materials research journal, aiming to replace print-only barriers and give local innovators a stronger platform to publish and be cited. Visa Access (Mauritania): Mauritania opened an online visa pathway for visitors while confirming visa-free entry for citizens of 11 African countries.
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