AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime Safety & Human Rights: A flotilla of about 50 boats in the Mediterranean sent Mayday calls that went unanswered, after which passengers were reportedly boarded, beaten, tased, shot with rubber bullets, sexually humiliated, and held in stress positions; all 430 people taken were later released. FGM Survivor Voices: Djabu Balde, born in Guinea-Bissau, speaks out after surviving female genital mutilation, sharing her autobiography “Entre dos Madres” and pushing for change for millions of girls and women. Health Data Ethics: A new critique highlights “bio-colonialism” concerns, pointing to studies and data deals that rely on African populations while raising doubts about claims that genetic data is truly anonymous. Regional Integration & Movement: Congo announced visa-free access for all African nationals from January 2027, echoing similar moves aimed at easing travel across Africa. Maritime Readiness: Obangame Express OE26, a major West and Central Africa sea-crime drill, wrapped in early May with participation including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
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