AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndependent Cinema Spotlight: France’s Lumière Summit put arthouse cinemas in the spotlight, backing a new IRIS initiative to protect and connect independent screens and keep film diversity alive. Coastal Climate Reality: A West African coastal community story from Ghana shows how storms and shifting shorelines are swallowing homes and livelihoods, with adaptation now urgent. Culture & Travel Link: Angola’s TAAG is running a Brazil–Luanda–Abidjan cultural tourism familiarisation trip, featuring Yamoussoukro sites and Abidjan’s UNESCO-listed “France” district. Tech for Agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire: UM6P and Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute launched applications for a digital farming school cohort in Yamoussoukro, training agritech developers from November 2026. Creative IP with AI: Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho is expanding her Baoulé-inspired universe through Pokou, blending fashion, film, art, and AI. Women’s Rights & Education: A Côte d’Ivoire survivor of forced marriage speaks out on refusing early marriage and fighting for a future in healthcare. Visa Policy Watch: The US Embassy in Abuja stopped routine visa processing, redirecting applicants to Lagos—an update that affects travel planning for many in the region.
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