AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater Security Push: Mozambique has launched a 10-year National Water Security Compact (2026–2036) to boost clean water and sanitation, aiming to raise water supply coverage to 75% and sanitation to 60% by 2036, with about US$4.59bn planned for dams, reservoirs, monitoring stations, and upgrades to schools and health centers. Health & Media Spotlight: Merck Foundation announced the 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards winners—124 journalists across 32 countries—honouring reporting on issues like diabetes, hypertension, and maternal health. Disaster Relief in Manica: Tagwirei’s Bridging Gaps Foundation and the SDA church donated US$500,000 in aid for people hit by natural disasters, including boreholes, food hampers, school support, and medical outreach. Justice & Health Claims: Mozambique’s Interior Minister says Italian businessman Umberto Sartori died in prison due to health complications and a hunger strike, after arrests tied to alleged drug trafficking and money laundering. Education Alarm: A wider Africa report warns 100 million children are not in school, with attendance trends worsening again in recent years.
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