AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Map Reform: The UN General Assembly backed Togo-led “Correct the Map” resolution to move away from the Mercator projection and encourage use of the Equal Earth map, making Africa appear much larger; the vote was 164–1 (with the US opposing) and the change is expected to influence school geography materials and digital platforms. Education Access: Malawi’s Elida Chithumba, 18, begins university at the University of Malawi with support from the McConnell International Foundation’s “Keep Girls in School” scholarship, aiming for a maths teaching degree. University Admissions: Ghana’s University of Ghana urged WASSCE 2026 candidates to re-check names, dates of birth, and exam details on its applications portal; the portal closes Sept 8. Learning Infrastructure: Nigeria’s education minister says off-grid solar mini-grids under the Energising Education Programme are helping universities cut outages and energy costs. Youth & Skills: Kenya’s youth migration debate is reframed around legal mobility and skills strategy, while Huawei’s Women in Tech programme trains women business owners on AI and digital tools. Student Wellbeing: South Africa’s gambling harm figures show rising calls, including among students, as online betting expands.
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