AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Response Tech: Starlink is sending 150 internet kits to Africa CDC to help frontline teams in eastern DRC coordinate during the outbreak, boosting connectivity where phone networks fail. Newborn Health Innovation: Nigeria’s Ekiti State has commissioned a Centre for Newborn Health Research and Innovation at the University Teaching Hospital, aiming to cut early infant deaths through research and clinical excellence. Urban Climate Action: Lagos marked World Environment Day by urging nature-based solutions to fight urban heat, flooding and sea-level risks as cities expand. Energy Policy Scrutiny: Kenya’s MPs are questioning energy reforms over electricity gaps in northern regions, nuclear plans, and local participation in the sector. HIV Prevention Breakthrough: South Africa launched the twice-yearly Lenacapavir injection for HIV prevention, backed by major funding to scale delivery over the next years. Immigration Oversight: South Africa faces renewed debate after Home Affairs said it can’t fully track dual citizens, raising security and accountability concerns. Trade & Diplomacy: South Africa and Italy plan a Cape Town agriculture forum to deepen agri-business ties, while Namibian leaders urged businesses to use AfCFTA to trade beyond borders. Digital Sovereignty: Ghana called for Africa to control its data, AI and digital infrastructure, warning imported systems could widen inequality.
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