AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN “Correct the Map” Vote: The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s African Union-led push to promote the Equal Earth projection, aiming to show Africa at its true relative size and shrink Europe and North America on world maps; 164 countries voted yes, the US voted no, and six abstained, with Togo’s Robert Dussey calling it a matter of education, imagination, and “cognitive justice.” School Maps in Togo: Togo says it will revise its geography books by year-end to set an example for wider adoption of the new projection. France Drops Mercator: France’s foreign minister announced a shift away from Mercator for diplomacy, switching to Eckert IV to better reflect real proportions. FAO Agroforestry & Mechanization Interview: FAO Togo’s Dr. Oyétoundé Djiwa discusses what’s needed for mechanization to work for small farmers, how reforestation should be monitored, and reforms to improve women farmers’ access to land, financing, and technology. King Sena Bada III Profile: A spotlight on the Togolese leader blending entrepreneurship, traditional authority, creative production, and community development. Sports (Tennis): Gwendolyn Duvor Klu wins an ITF Juniors tournament in Accra, beating Togolese doubles partner Winner Gakpo in straight sets. Sports (Volleyball): African volleyball development gets fresh momentum as regional leaders meet under CAVB/FIVB plans for long-term federation strengthening.
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