AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSADC Oversight Push: Namibia will host a SADC Public Accounts Committee peer review and training workshop in Swakopmund from 18–23 May, bringing about 100 delegates from across the region to sharpen how parliaments scrutinise government spending and tackle corruption, with Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amathila set to officiate. Asante Culture on the Move: In Ghana, the Manhyia Palace Museum says its Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards are expanding global partnerships, including a planned 2027 London exhibition tied to restitution talks over looted Asante artefacts. Seychelles Spotlight: Seychelles is also in the cultural spotlight—eight local and international artists were honoured as laureates at the Otumfuo Arts Awards, and the country is repurposing a decommissioned patrol boat into an artificial reef to boost marine tourism. Regional Diplomacy & Travel: Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland says ties are rapidly widening across security, energy, infrastructure and tech after recognition in December 2025. Sports & Community: Seychelles’ football play-offs continue, while local sport programmes and international cultural troupes are set to keep the momentum going.
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