AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProfessional Development & Health: Nigeria marked World Pharmacists Day 2026 with a push to strengthen pharmacist education, recognition, support and working conditions to improve public health outcomes. Digital Identity & Access: Seamfix urged African governments to close the “identity privilege” gap on National ID Day, warning that hundreds of millions still can’t securely access services in the digital economy. Inclusive Learning & Sports: Uganda School for the Deaf received a new accessible football pitch under TECNO’s “Dream on the Field,” while Equity Bank Uganda launched a two-year Green Schools Programme to plant 200,000 trees in schools. School Tech Infrastructure: Zinox brought AI, satellite connectivity and renewable power to two Lagos secondary schools via AI Technology Centres to keep learning going despite electricity and internet limits. Higher Education Pathways: A Ugandan graduate won an Oxford place through the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship after repeated rejections, highlighting persistence and mentorship. Conflict & Safety in Education: UN rights chief Volker Türk warned that Ethiopia’s renewed fighting has reportedly hit schools in Tigray, raising fears for civilian protection and humanitarian access. Digital Connectivity Gap: GSMA and PDAA released a roadmap urging countries to move beyond mobile coverage so people can actually use mobile internet and access services.
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