AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAcademic Integrity & Mental Health: Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday, 41, was found dead in south London days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations and intense media scrutiny, reigniting debate on race, education and accountability. Education & Youth Development: President Mahama inaugurated the completed E-Block at Paga SHS and promised it will become a boarding school next year, with GETFund support for dorms and dining. Anti-Corruption Push: TI-Ghana calls for sustained, not stop-start action, pointing to Ghana’s corruption perception scores that have stalled over recent years. Road Safety Reality Check: Two opinion pieces urge Ghana to move from reaction to prevention, stressing that insurance and the law should replace fist-fights after crashes. Mining & Environment: Lands Minister Kofi Buah defends tougher mining regulation, including reducing large-scale lease terms and tightening controls on excavators at ports, amid claims of 8,900 hectares of forest reserve loss. Culture & Community: Togbe Afrika announces a Dzodze-Penyi homecoming concert on Aug. 29 after nearly 20 years away, with Enam and Jah Phinga on the bill. Health Spotlight: Pediatric oncologist Dr. Emmanuella Amoako wins IHME’s 2026 Roux Prize for evidence-driven improvements in childhood cancer care in Ghana. Regional Trade: ECOWAS engages border communities on free movement to cut delays between Ghana and Togo. Religion & Peace: Clergy leadership is credited with calming tensions after a pastor was slapped in police custody, with calls for restraint and responsible speech.
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