AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoMalian Security Update: Mali’s army says it has retaken Anefis after nearly a week of fighting against JNIM and Tuareg separatists, reporting around 30 soldiers killed and about 60 wounded, with the town about 100 km from Kidal. Cultural Stage Spotlight: In the diaspora, Afriky Lolo brings West African epic storytelling to the Touhill Performing Arts Center with “Sundiata: The King of Mali,” celebrating resilience through dance, music, and history. Music & Recognition: AFRIMMA returns with a big 2026 nominee list led by Davido (five nods), plus Burna Boy, Tems, and others, with the awards and a Dallas festival set for September 12. Women’s Football Build-Up: Ghana’s Black Queens arrive in Morocco for final WAFCON preparations, with Mali in their Group D, while Nigeria and Ghana also line up friendlies ahead of the tournament. Arts & Identity in Language: A look at how African slang and artists are reshaping French, with Mali’s Bambara language showing up via Aya Nakamura’s “Djadja.” Regional Arts/Media: Mali Wilson’s “No More Silence” amplifies Black Jewish unity through music and education, as Earth Angel Worldwide expands creative mentorship.
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