AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoScience & Education Diplomacy: Rossotrudnichestvo says Equatorial Guinea’s ambassador to Russia discussed expanding education links, with Russia’s quota for Equatorial Guineans reportedly rising from 306 applications last year to 632 after doubling, and interest highest in economics, infrastructure, IT and industrial fields. Cybersecurity: INTERPOL warns AI is now tied to over half of Africa’s cybercrime, with losses jumping to $484 million, as criminals use AI to automate phishing, extortion and evasion—highlighting the need for faster cross-border coordination. Exam Integrity: WAEC reports 2026 CB-WASSCE results: 61.54% of candidates earned credits in at least five subjects, while 167,486 results (8.59%) were withheld over alleged malpractice, including phone use despite bans and organised cheating. Energy & Industry: VAALCO Energy released Q2 2026 results and guidance, including restarted Baobab field production in offshore Côte d’Ivoire after major FPSO refurbishment. Regional Agriculture Funding: EAC experts say agricultural transformation is held back by financing shortfalls and weak budget execution, even as the region rolls out a 2026–2035 agri-food investment plan. Wildlife Forensics: A pangolin DNA study links local wild-meat sourcing in Cameroon to international trafficking routes, using a database built from museum specimens and seized parts.
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