AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMalian Media Under Trial: Detained commentator Ras Bath (Youssouf Bathily) and activist Rose went before the Bamako Court of Appeal on Aug. 10, denying charges of criminal association and arguing prosecutors are misreading their audio and social media activity; supporters chanted “Free Ras Bath” as the case resumes Aug. 12. Music & Identity: Mali Obomsawin announced her new album Automatic (out Oct. 16), sharing the title track and blending Abenaki archival recordings with original work—an effort to make a record “institutions can’t own.” Tech, Ethics & AI Talk: A media commentary revisits Isaac Asimov’s “Three Laws” as a way to frame today’s AI control and responsibility debate. Culture & Memory: A piece on how archaeology in Africa has evolved through four phases, from colonial-era collections to modern approaches. Sports Spotlight: FC Diarra’s Malian campaign draw has Nations FC (Ghana) readying for a CAF Confederation Cup tie with the first leg in Bamako. Football Ownership & Style: Yves Bissouma launches AURA—a perfume brand milestone for an African footballer.
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