AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMalian Security Update: Mali’s military says it broke a rebel blockade around the strategic northern base of Anéfis after heavy fighting with JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front, with the army citing destroyed vehicles and “neutralized” militants. Regional Air Links: Algeria fully reopened its airspace to Malian flights and ordered the return of its ambassador to Bamako after last year’s drone-and-diplomacy row. Music & Culture: Grammy-nominated producer Mali Wilson announced “No More Silence” for July 17, a unity-focused single tied to the “Shared Legacies” documentary. Jazz Across Borders: At Jazzablanca, saxophonist Jowee Omicil brings his borderless project sMiLes, including a track inspired by Malian Mandinka sounds. Festival Spotlight: The UK’s Summer Camp festival in Falmouth returns with world music from across Africa and beyond, including Mali-linked talent. Film & Representation: A Cannes protest-backed book, “Being Black is not my job,” pushes back against racism in the French film industry. Sports & Entertainment: WAFCON 2026 preparations continue as Black Queens name a provisional squad.
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