AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUniversal Health Push: President John Dramani Mahama is hosting an AU Extraordinary Summit in Accra on July 21-22, aiming to expand universal health coverage and intensify the fight against AIDS, TB, maternal deaths and other diseases. Health Financing Debate: African leaders and health stakeholders are urging stronger domestic funding, accountability and smarter innovation to cut reliance on external aid, with a new health financing dashboard unveiled in the run-up. Zanzibar Transport Costs: Zanzibar announced an average 16% rise in daladala fares from August 1, the same day electric buses begin operations, while students and elderly riders keep a reduced rate. Court on Drugs Sentence: Tanzania’s High Court dismissed the DPP’s bid to increase a three-year jail term for possession of 100g of bhang, leaving the original sentence standing. Education Tech: Smart classrooms took centre stage at a technology exhibition in Dar es Salaam, with interactive digital learning tools showcased alongside student innovations. Sports—Local Talent: Super Eagles defender Benjamin Tanimu has returned to Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars on a two-year deal, while Kaizer Chiefs also signed Tanzanian midfielder Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko. Wildlife Moment: A cheetah’s risky Mara River crossing drew attention to the dangers even fast animals face from crocs and hippos.
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