AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Cartography Push: The UN General Assembly adopted “Correct the Map,” backing the Equal Earth equal-area projection to show Africa’s true size more accurately; 164 countries voted in favour, the US opposed, and the African Union says it’s time for schools, publishers, media and digital platforms to shift away from Mercator’s distortions. Togo Textbook Update: Following the UN vote, Togo says it will revise school geography materials by end-2026 to use Equal Earth—aiming to set an example for wider adoption. Literary Support in the Digital Age: Cardinal John Onaiyekan urged sustained support for African books, arguing that even with AI and new communication tools, books remain vital for preserving knowledge and human experience. Fulbright Academic Exchange: The US Mission welcomed Yale professor Dr. Cajetan Iheka to Nigeria for a 10-month Fulbright appointment at UNILAG, focusing on teaching, curriculum work and publishing workshops. Children’s Publishing Spotlight (Gambia): A Gambian media company is publishing a children’s book on telecoms tycoon Muhammed Jah, with plans to distribute 10,000 copies across the country. Publishing & Security (Nigeria): A report flags INEC website “SEO poisoning” with gambling content hosted on a government domain, underscoring the need for stronger website maintenance and data security.
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