AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDebt vs. education: UNESCO data says 113 countries now spend more on debt servicing than educating children, with low-income states paying nearly four times as much on debt as on schooling—fueling overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and early dropout. Debt reform push in Abidjan: AIDS Healthcare Foundation backed the African Union’s focus on debt sustainability at technical talks in Abidjan, urging structural reforms so countries can invest in health and education. Child labour lawsuit: Swiss chocolate giant Lindt is sued in a US court over alleged child labour in cocoa supply chains tied to Ghana and Ivory Coast, despite its ethical-sourcing claims; Lindt denies wrongdoing. Human trafficking in Côte d’Ivoire: Survivors say they were lured from Nigeria with promises of jobs in Côte d’Ivoire, then trapped in forced labour and sexual exploitation; authorities report a joint rescue operation. Culture & theatre: The RFI Theatre Prize shortlist highlights new Francophone playwrights, including an Ivory Coast entry, with the winner set for announcement next September. Sports & identity: CAF president Motsepe says Africa will keep pushing until an African nation wins the World Cup, pointing to strong performances including Ivory Coast’s run.
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