AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublishing & Books in Africa: Nigeria’s NUPRC says it used a computer-based system to award 37 oil and gas blocks to 31 firms, but observers are still pressing for transparency on rules and disclosure—an angle that matters for how Africa’s publishing and policy communities scrutinise public processes. Education & Reading Access: Jigawa targets out-of-school children with a new push to return 1,000 learners to classrooms, including uniforms, bags and learning materials. Digital Rights & Information Integrity: An APC governorship candidate in Gombe petitions police and INTERPOL over alleged coordinated cyberbullying and fake news ahead of 2027. STEM Representation in Children’s Books: Zimbabwean engineer Rudo Makaya promotes her children’s engineering storybook Pillars of Possibility, aiming to build “belief” in girls for STEM careers. Arts & Culture: Malawi conservationist Ian Bartlett (The Real Crocodile Hunter) releases Mpatamanga, a book on protecting indigenous trees and wildlife. Media & Trust: Kenya’s election misinformation fight highlights limits of fact-checking even with a strong network of groups. Sports & Storytelling: Commonwealth mile champion Josh Kerr’s “history books” moment and broader Glasgow coverage keep spotlight on African athletic narratives.
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