AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMalaria & climate risk: A new Nature study finds climate change has slightly increased childhood malaria overall, but it’s “moving” the disease—rising temperatures may raise risk in southern and East Africa while reducing it in today’s hottest hotspots where mosquitoes may struggle. Food security & soil health: The FAO reports global hunger fell by about 43 million people from 2022–2025, yet Africa still lags (20% food insecure in 2025). Separately, coverage highlights Amílcar Cabral’s agronomy ideas linking soil restoration to human freedom, echoing calls to strengthen soil fertility and diversify diets. Health workforce support: Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps says it has deployed medical professionals to Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, with returning doctors and nurses completing 24-month volunteer assignments. Regional stability: Nigeria’s ECOWAS mission in Guinea-Bissau continues with troop rotations and a new commander taking over the Nigerian contingent. Wildlife & alcohol: Researchers filmed wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau sharing naturally fermented fruit containing ethanol, with follow-up work suggesting they can absorb and process alcohol.
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