AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConservation on Príncipe: A former sea turtle poacher from Príncipe, Manuel “Lindo” Gomes, is now helping protect endangered turtles—patrolling nesting sites, supporting marine protected areas, and pushing coastal communities to safeguard the wildlife that once fed them. Connectivity for travelers: A new guide maps where Starlink works across Africa, what it costs, and typical speeds—highlighting that many countries can get online via satellite while South Africa remains a notable exception. Travel context, wider Africa: A spotlight on the Great Lakes flags how coltan smuggling from eastern DRC links to conflict networks and major tech supply chains—an issue that can shape responsible sourcing and tourism-linked perceptions. Culture & history in the region: Ghana hosted the first formal Juneteenth commemoration outside the U.S. at Christiansborg Castle, with a slave-trade reenactment and a reparatory justice conference drawing African and diaspora leaders.
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