AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCybersecurity in Africa: Uganda’s police forensic chief Andrew Mubiru says AI is supercharging cybercrime and warns that many African states are like “glass houses with fancy curtains,” calling for stronger safeguards and cross-border cooperation after a Rwanda bank attack reportedly led to stolen funds being moved and withdrawn in Uganda. Health Trends: A new analysis highlights rising ovarian cancer burden across Africa (2009–2023), stressing how limited screening and late diagnosis keep outcomes poor and how future growth may hit low- and middle-income health systems hardest. Education & Testing Integrity: WAEC announced 2026 CB-WASSCE results for school candidates, with 61.54% scoring credits in at least five subjects; it also withheld 167,486 results (8.59%) over alleged malpractice, citing issues like phone use despite bans. Energy & Industry Signals: Kosmos Energy’s Q2 2026 call points to production and cost updates, while VAALCO reported Q2 2026 results and guidance, including output expectations tied to Equatorial Guinea asset moves and broader operations. Diplomacy & Identity Tech: A report on US “third country removals” lists Equatorial Guinea among countries accused of accepting deportees under agreements that may raise detention and legal-access concerns.
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