AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoECOWAS Recruitment (Health): ECOWAS has opened applications for nationals across its agencies, including roles at the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with vacancies spanning health, finance, energy, and legal affairs; the bloc says it charges no recruitment fee. Seafood & Nutrition Security: A new analysis warns that foreign fishing fleets export much of the catch, leaving West Africa short on key nutrients; it links the problem to micronutrient gaps like omega-3, vitamin B12 and zinc, with West Africa highlighted as heavily affected. Cocaine & Public Health Risk: West Africa’s cocaine seizures have surged, and reporting says Guinea-Bissau is no longer the main gateway—yet the region’s growing trafficking footprint raises health and safety concerns alongside crime. Waste Management Reform: Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone are moving to strengthen waste management laws and coordination, including better protection for children and integrating informal waste workers to reduce public health risks. Maritime Health Context: World Maritime Day is observed with a focus on safer shipping and cleaner seas—relevant to coastal health and pollution prevention.
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