AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMass Tragedy in Conakry: Thousands gathered in Conakry for a mass funeral of 36 landfill landslide victims, including 17 Sierra Leoneans, after heavy rains collapsed the Dar-es-Salam dump; authorities revised the toll, buried the dead at Bambeto, and said 20 injured survivors remain hospitalised while over 1,600 people were affected. Cultural Spotlight: An Arabic Poetry Forum in Guinea brought together 13 poets and scholars, with organisers highlighting poetry’s role in culture and language and thanking Sharjah’s cultural leadership. Regional Ties & Culture: The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow wrapped an official visit to Guinea, signing a joint communiqué that also covers youth, sports, tourism, science and technology, and culture. Health & Youth: Guinea hosted an African conference on sexual and reproductive health and rights, focusing on adolescents and young people amid crises, with leaders stressing education, protection and access to care. Literature & Identity: A writer at an African literary event pointed to Lagos as a possible UNESCO City of Literature bid, noting Conakry’s existing UNESCO recognition.
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