AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChild Protection in Conflict: A new UN report says nearly 25,000 children were harmed by record violations in conflict last year, with government forces named as the main perpetrators for the first time—highlighting killings, rape, recruitment, attacks on schools and hospitals, and blocked humanitarian access. Road Safety Reform: Mozambique’s Council of Ministers approved a plan to revise the road code, including a points-based driving licence and surveillance cameras to strengthen enforcement and reduce offences. Migration & Health Risks: South Africa’s xenophobic violence is driving displacement and fear for migrants, with WHO and church leaders urging lawful, humane action and protection of foreign nationals—while unions warn workers not to join anti-immigrant protests. Cabo Delgado Sexual Violence Allegations: Unpublished documents and interviews linked to the TotalEnergies-led LNG project in Cabo Delgado allege women and girls faced sexual violence, including by some Mozambican soldiers and project employees. Disease Surveillance Gap: South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks show the danger of weak nationwide tracking systems, with major projected losses to livestock and exports. Mental Health After Floods: New research links climate-driven flooding in Kenya’s informal settlements to much higher rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety.
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