AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCultural Heritage: Northern Togo’s Kabye men are marking the mid-July “Evala” rite of passage in Kara, where young initiates bear ritual scars, perform a dog dance, and then wrestle to become men—an event authorities hope will be recognized by UNESCO. Digital & Tech: Lomé will host the 5th Togo Tech Expo on July 29–30 at UniPod, with a theme of “Building Real and Sustainable Digital Sovereignty,” featuring panels on AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure, plus startup pitches and a planned “Manifesto for Togo’s Digital Sovereignty.” Health & Capacity Building: JICA, the Noguchi Institute and WHO partners trained health professionals from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia to strengthen lab skills for infectious disease detection and response. Sports Spotlight: The Commonwealth Games officially opened in Glasgow with King Charles and a big focus on the King’s Baton Relay; Togo and Gabon are among the debutants. Arts & Media: A new piece revisits why classic manga like “Astro Boy” can feel hard to read today, pointing to pacing and style that clash with modern expectations.
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