AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia Freedom Watch: Botswana’s perceived media freedom has dropped by 20 percentage points over five years, with only 53% saying journalists can report without government interference—one of the steepest declines on the continent. Trade & Policy: China’s zero-tariff access for 53 African countries (from May 1) is being framed as a timely counter to rising global protectionism. Belonging & Backlash: South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests are flaring again, with vigilantes threatening action by June 30, while Ghana delays the evacuation of 800+ citizens from South Africa due to legal and logistical hurdles. Africa Day 2026: May 25 celebrations spotlight unity and integration, but also the unfinished work of justice and reform. Lesotho Arts & Culture: Lesotho’s creative scene stays visible—from a student rebranding Bonolo Health to media training on trafficking and child labour, plus tributes and cultural storytelling across the region.
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