AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCartography & Diplomacy: The UN General Assembly has backed the “Correct the Map” push, urging use of equal-area maps like Equal Earth to better reflect Africa’s true size; Togo led the resolution with 164 votes in favour, the US the lone no. Fuel Prices: Togo raised retail pump prices again: unleaded gasoline now CFAF 817/litre (up from 725), diesel CFAF 766 (up from 750), with prices linked to higher global oil pressures. Press Freedom: Togolese journalist Roland Yaovi Kodjo was kidnapped and assaulted after armed men targeted the wrong person; CPJ urges investigations and prosecution. Regional Business: Burkinabè banker Idrissa Nassa led talks with Nigeria’s ambassador in Ouagadougou to expand trade, investment, transport, manufacturing, logistics and digital cooperation. Society & Scams: A report highlights how “miracle” schemes and religious exploitation are costing citizens millions. Education & Food: Togo plans to boost school canteen use of locally grown crops to improve nutrition and support farmers.
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