AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRadio & Heritage: Somalia is racing to digitise Radio Mogadishu’s fading 20th-century reel-to-reel archive—hundreds of thousands of hours of music, speeches and broadcasts—before the tapes deteriorate beyond recovery. Portuguese-Speaking Community: The CPLP marks 30 years, with Executive Secretary Fátima Jardim stressing deeper cooperation across member states and stronger cultural, economic and public-health ties. Pan-African Culture on Screen: A film festival programme revisits pan-Africanism’s history through works tied to resistance and liberation, including memories of colonial violence and the power of songs to move people. Music as Resistance: “Kotelemela Bolingo” (“Resistance and Love”) is released as a free compilation honouring freedom fighter Assata Shakur and Patrice Lumumba’s legacy, blending international and emerging artists. Health Talk for Guinea-Bissau: A medical ethics segment argues hepatitis B vaccination for babies is crucial, pushing back against misinformation that claims vaccines are dangerous. Politics & Diplomacy: Reports say former Guinea-Bissau president Umaro Sissoco Embaló has been closely accompanying Macky Sall’s UN secretary-general campaign, highlighting a mentor-protégé loyalty story. Travel Rules: UK visa updates add hurdles for citizens of Guinea-Bissau and other African countries, affecting transit travellers too.
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