AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGender Justice: Mauritius lawmakers have voted to criminalise marital rape, ending a colonial-era loophole. Convicted offenders face 10 to 45 years in prison, and the law also raises penalties for murder or attempted murder against a spouse. The president is expected to sign it after publication in the official gazette. Climate & Food Security: A Lancet Countdown analysis warns climate change is driving food insecurity in Small Island Developing States, estimating 2.7 million additional people in 26 SIDS facing moderate or severe food insecurity due to more heatwaves and droughts. Health Systems Pressure (Regional): Algeria reports two resident doctor deaths linked by colleagues to chronic overwork and understaffing, reigniting calls to review on-call shift practices. Specialist Care Access: An ECSA-HC medical and surgical camp in Tanzania plans 500+ specialist surgeries for 1,000+ patients across ENT, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and cancers. Connectivity for Health & Care: Mauritius will join the America-India Connect subsea cable programme to strengthen digital infrastructure and resilience.
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