AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFlood Risk Watch: Heavy rain has again battered Lagos, submerging roads and disrupting the temporary international terminal at Murtala Muhammed Airport, with agencies warning July–September could be the most vulnerable period. Airport Resilience: FAAN says flight operations have resumed after drainage problems linked to nearby construction caused power cuts and forced airlines to relocate. Climate Insurance for Farmers: The WFP highlights how climate insurance helped farmers like Senegal’s Aminata Tambedou and Syria’s Hafia Salim recover after extreme weather shocks. Gabon Civic Space Under Pressure: Reporting says Gabon’s new political climate is cracking down on criticism, with activists and social media users facing threats and account suspensions. Wildlife & Biodiversity (Gabon link): A new report points to Gabon’s sacred iboga plant and the push to reduce poaching by developing alternative ways to produce ibogaine for addiction treatment. Illegal Fishing Fight: A new international pledge at the Our Ocean Conference targets illegal fishing, a pressure that threatens coastal livelihoods across Africa.
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