AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCultural Heritage & Restitution: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo called the return of the Benin Bronzes a historic milestone, saying the artefacts belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace and should not be politicised, while commending Switzerland and museum partners involved in the restitution. Creative Economy: Benin’s KAP Film & Television Academy and SOPA launched the KAP-SOPA Pan-African Filmmaking Bootcamp in Cotonou, a fully sponsored 12-week programme for 20 young creatives, starting with training in Benin, then an industry exposure week in Lagos, and ending with a practical residency in Nigeria under the theme “Owning the Narrative.” Aviation Connectivity: Ghana’s Parliament ratified bilateral air service agreements with Benin and five other countries—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Guyana, Mauritius and Luxembourg—to boost passenger and cargo links. Regional Weather & Flood Risk: Heavy rainfall has triggered deadly flooding across West Africa, with authorities reporting deaths in Ivory Coast and Ghana and flooding also affecting Benin, as more rain is expected along the Gulf of Guinea coast.
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