AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAnti-corruption push: APNAC chair Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin used the Kigali board meeting to call for a renewed, continent-wide fight against corruption and illicit financial flows, warning Africa loses about $88.6bn a year—money that could fund healthcare, education and infrastructure. Botswana diamond trade: Botswana and Angola were admitted as affiliated members of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, a move meant to strengthen trust, traceability and differentiation as synthetic gems intensify. Health and rights: Merck Foundation marked World Hypertension Day with scholarships for healthcare providers across 52 countries, while Botswana’s polio campaign faces misinformation as officials defend emergency oral vaccination for Type 2 protection. Community and culture: Sentebale appointed new trustees and begins work on its 2027–2030 strategy in its 20th year, and Botswana’s “Setšong” tea story spotlights heritage-led entrepreneurship.
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