AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia-Security: Philippines’ Presidential Task Force on Media Security condemned the early-morning ambush of radio broadcaster Jay Lavapiez in Roxas City, calling it intimidation against journalists and urging tighter protection as police investigate. Press Freedom & Rights: Burkina Faso rights groups renewed calls to account for journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, allegedly detained and tortured in unofficial prisons after a 2024 disappearance. Election Ops: South Africa’s IEC said KwaZulu-Natal’s voter registration weekend ran largely smoothly, with 5,021 stations open and only minor late openings. Digital Policy: Zambia’s Law Association urged the Electoral Commission to rethink a presidential campaign timetable, warning it could breach constitutional freedoms of assembly and political participation. Health & Public Awareness: UK ketamine use in England reportedly jumped 229% since 2021, with addiction specialists warning of “ketamine bladder” harms. Tech & Business: Malaysia and Bangladesh pledged expanded cooperation into AI, semiconductors and energy, while Malaysia’s HAWANA media event highlighted funding for media welfare and digital transformation.
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