AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoContemporary Arts Spotlight: Manhyia Palace Museum is set to honour eight artists at the 2026 Contemporary Arts Awards, with UNESCO Ghana partnering for the second edition—selected by an independent jury and including five Ghanaians, two British nationals and one Seychellois, ahead of the May 12 laureates’ dinner and May 13 ceremony in Kumasi. Education Policy Push: Zambia has launched its National Education Policy 2025, aiming to modernise schooling after nearly three decades, with new competence-based assessment tools. Seychelles in the Cultural Mix: Seychelles’ own presence is visible across the week—from the Otumfuo Art Awards’ Seychellois laureate to local community culture moments like World Tuna Day children’s marches and a 50-tree Golden Jubilee planting in Victoria. Tech & Payments Buzz: Bitget announced lower futures taker fees and a “Scan to Pay” feature using USDT for offline merchants, signalling crypto’s push into everyday payments. Diplomacy Shockwaves: Taiwan President Lai’s delayed Eswatini trip highlights how overflight and diplomatic pressure can reshape regional calendars.
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