AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKenya–U.S. Travel Access: Nairobi DMC Beyond the Plains Safaris is expanding its North American travel advisor program after Kenya Airways’ JetBlue codeshare opens single-ticket routes into Nairobi from over 10 U.S. cities, easing safari bookings. Eclipse Season: A total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 will be visible across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, kicking off a rare 2026–2028 run of total eclipses viewable from Europe, Africa and Australia. Sudan Chemical Weapons Claims: New allegations of chlorine gas use in Sudan’s civil war have triggered fresh calls for an independent investigation and sanctions pressure. Aviation Safety Tech: DeTect won a contract to install MERLIN True3D bird-detection radar at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport, highlighting growing global investment in safer airfields. Gauteng School Safety: Gauteng officials warn crime, bullying, gangsterism and drugs are undermining learning, urging stronger policing and psychosocial support around schools. Ebola Response in DRC: Coverage from Mongbwalu shows communities and health workers battling the Bundibugyo-strain outbreak amid insecurity and funding gaps. Local Governance & Services (Ghana): Ghana’s local government ministry says only 59.3% of households have improved toilets, pushing for faster sanitation investment. Sports (Kenya Athletics): Athletics Kenya submits Nairobi’s bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, aiming to bring the event to African soil.
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