AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoAfCON PAMOJA 2027 Draw: The D-Day is Tuesday, May 18 in Cairo, where 48 teams will be split into 12 groups of four and the top two in each group qualify—while Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, as hosts, are guaranteed places, meaning only one extra team from each host group can advance. Independence Day Culture Run-Up: Eritrea’s 35th Independence Day celebrations are in full swing under “Our Resilience – Our Guarantee,” with a packed Asmara calendar from 19–23 May featuring performances, stage drama, and street programs, plus national media coverage of the independence journey. Education Push: Education Minister Dr. Halima Mohammed says access is expanding fast—pre-schools up to 1,952 by 2024/25, schools and teachers rising sharply, and a continued focus on technical and vocational training. Press Freedom Watch: RSF’s 2026 World Press Freedom Index flags a global slide, with Eritrea still ranked last. Comms Recognition: Strategic communications expert Takemore Mazuruse won top PR honours in Harare, spotlighting community-focused media and digital literacy.
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