AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPress Freedom in the Sahel: WAJSIC has released “The Sahel: The State of the Media 2025–2026,” warning that journalists in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger face rising legal restrictions, surveillance, intimidation, and pressure that pushes more reporters into exile. Diplomacy & Human Rights Row: A US–France clash at the UN Security Council escalated after France criticized Washington’s human-rights record, triggering US diplomats to walk out during remarks on Ukraine. Toxic Waste Justice: UN experts renewed calls for accountability 20 years after Trafigura’s “Probo Koala” toxic waste dumping in Côte d’Ivoire, saying victims still seek remedies despite settlements. Human Trafficking Alarm: A viral video from Côte d’Ivoire shows a Nigerian woman “Rita” humiliating and assaulting a girl for refusing forced prostitution, sparking demands for arrests and rescue. Sports Spotlight: Mali-linked headlines also surfaced in football transfer talk, with Brentford in advanced talks to sign Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré from Lens. Regional Football Buzz: WAFCON 2026 coverage continues, including Ghana’s Black Queens aiming to “go all the way,” with Mali listed among group opponents.
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