AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomatic Ties: Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani met Polisario Front education chief Abdelkader Taleb Omar, reviewing the Sahrawi cause and bilateral relations. Education & Youth: New research warns that more than 100 million African children and adolescents are still out of school, with progress stalling as population growth outpaces enrollment. Women’s Empowerment: Pakistan hosted the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, with 57 member states pushing an “Islamabad Declaration” agenda on education, health, and political participation. Cultural Spotlight: Mauritania-linked poet Dr Addi Wuld Adabba was featured in an Arab Cultural Club seminar, highlighting Andalusian Arab heritage and classical Arabic poetics. Heritage & Arts: The Arab Media Excellence Award’s 10th edition drew a record 154 nominations, with Mauritania among participating Arab states. Controversial Tradition: Mauritania’s Leblouh (gavage) force-feeding practice remains under renewed scrutiny for its health risks and impact on girls’ rights. Humanitarian Cooperation: OIC’s secretary-general urged stronger Red Crescent and Red Cross coordination, praising Mauritania for hosting a key Nouakchott session.
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