AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAFCON Qualifiers Seedings: CAF has revealed the seedings for Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers draw in Cairo, with 48 teams split into four levels and 12 groups of four; top two in most groups qualify, while Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (co-hosts) are handled separately to keep them apart. Public Health Emergency: The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, warning of cross-border spread and stressing the need for urgent global coordination. Women’s Safety Push: In Banjul, African rights groups called for stronger action against violence against women, highlighting cyberstalking, tech-facilitated abuse, weak reporting and underfunded justice systems. Tourism Deal-Making: At Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, Chinese and African tourism operators sought new partnerships, with talks on easier visas and deeper cooperation. Gabon/Region Watch: Gabon’s housing and urban planning needs were spotlighted at WUF13 in Baku, where officials warned of a growing housing deficit amid fast urban growth. Sports: Ghana and Cape Verde miss AFCON top seeds despite qualifying for the 2026 World Cup; Ghana’s U17 referee team appointments also underline rising regional football activity.
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