AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWomen in Tech & Health: Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej was named among ABCD Africa’s “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026,” highlighting her work on women’s empowerment, girls’ education, and better access to equitable healthcare across Africa. Trade & Markets: Nigeria’s non-oil exporters expanded to 117 new international markets (2013–2025), with São Tomé and Príncipe listed among the added destinations—an example of how regional trade links can open new routes for processed goods. Heritage & Tech for Preservation: UNESCO added four African World Heritage Sites, including the “Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe,” Portuguese colonial plantations that preserve agricultural history tied to forced migration and labor. Tourism & Conservation: A feature spotlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s “Africa’s Galápagos” approach—prioritizing conservation, culture, and low-crowd experiences over mass tourism, using the local “leve leve” lifestyle as part of the draw. Health Research: A global study reports the number of adults with elevated LDL rose sharply since 1990, shifting the burden toward middle-income countries even as LDL-related mortality declines.
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