AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Cartography Push: The UN General Assembly backs a more proportionally accurate world map for Africa, challenging the long-used Mercator distortion that can shape how people “see” the continent. Child Protection & Rights: A child advocate urges Ghana to create safe, child-friendly platforms so children can speak on issues affecting their education, health and safety, while the Environment Minister calls for stronger prevention systems to stop children being recruited or used in armed conflict. Clean Air & Sanitation: PRESED steps up clean-air outreach for persons with disabilities in Accra and Kumasi, and Zoomlion begins regional fumigation/disinfection across North East facilities after flooding. Korle Lagoon Redevelopment: Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga says the Korle Lagoon slum will be cleared after a military-led evacuation and waste removal, with plans for high-rise container housing and lagoon dredging. Mining & Environment: MIIF targets about GH¢9bn in mineral royalties by end-2026 and says it is factoring ESG risks, especially illegal mining’s threat to water bodies. Maritime Safety: Ghana Maritime Authority’s oil-spill response vessel MV Esther Ocloo completes work-up training for deployment to protect the marine environment. Agriculture Tech: Google launches an AI farming project using satellite imagery to boost productivity and climate resilience.
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