AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Appointments: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has named Nigerian development expert Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa, replacing Cristina Duarte of Cabo Verde. Eziakonwa brings nearly 30 years of UN leadership, including roles at UNDP overseeing support to 46 African countries. Environment & Forest Governance: Ghana and Liberia-linked “Akofena Project” training has started for community forest monitors, aiming to boost transparency and public oversight of timber activities in Timber Utilisation Contract areas. Liberia in Global Spotlight: A Liberian climate activist, Ezekiel Nyanfor, spoke at the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, pushing for safer, resilient cities and stronger urban adaptation led by frontline communities. Maritime Incident: A Liberian-flagged LNG tanker, Venture Gator, reported the death of a 28-year-old crew member after a medical episode while diverting for emergency evacuation to Bermuda. Sports & Migration Stories: Ahead of Australia’s World Cup opener, the Socceroos highlight refugee-born players Mohamed Touré and Nestory Irankunda, underscoring “football is for everyone” amid rising anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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