AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWaste Colonialism Push: On Africa Day, GAIA and Break Free From Plastic Africa renewed calls to stop “waste colonialism,” saying hazardous e-waste, plastic and textile waste is still being shipped to places like Accra, Nairobi and Lagos under “recycling” labels—warning only about 9% of plastic ever gets recycled and that informal workers are left to absorb the harm. Mali Security & Law: A week of Mali coverage also keeps circling the conflict’s costs: analysts say the junta has paid nearly $1bn to Russian mercenaries since 2021 with unclear results, while reporting flags unexploded cluster bomblets found in northern Mali despite the country’s ban. Energy Policy Debate: In the Philippines, lawmakers are being urged to review DOE and ERC rules after rotating brownouts, with officials pushing back on blaming the grid operator alone. Regional Mobility: Congo announced visa-free access for all Africans from January 2027, joining similar moves in the region.
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