AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUNFPA Livelihood Support: 25 female head porters in Accra complete a year-long UNFPA Kayayei Assistance Project (KASPRO) training in skills like painting, tiling, dressmaking, shoemaking and waste recycling, alongside sexual and reproductive health education and protection against sexual and gender-based violence. Health Financing Reform Push: Stakeholders in Accra call for urgent reforms to health financing and governance ahead of the AU Extraordinary Summit on Health, urging more domestic investment to cut dependence on external funding. Xenophobia Evacuation: Ghana resumes evacuation of about 1,000 nationals from South Africa as xenophobic attacks continue, with first batches expected to land in Accra on Sunday and Monday, prioritising women, children, the elderly, students and people with medical conditions. Power Supply Disruptions: ECG announces emergency and planned maintenance affecting parts of Accra East and West, with outages/interruptions scheduled across Sunday and Monday. Flood Planning Warning: A feature argues Ghana’s recurring floods are driven by weak planning enforcement and poor drainage management, not rain alone. Sports: Ghana targets a first Women’s AFCON title as the Black Queens begin the 2026 tournament in Morocco. Diplomacy: Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema begins a three-day state visit to Ghana from July 28. Local Governance on Climate: Eight district assemblies pledge to accelerate climate adaptation plan implementation to reduce flooding and coastal erosion risks.
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