AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCybersecurity in Africa: Uganda’s forensic chief Andrew Mubiru says the continent’s fast digitisation is widening the “attack surface,” urging stronger safeguards and cross-border cooperation after a Rwanda bank hack reportedly led to stolen funds being moved into Uganda. AI & Crime: Interpol warns AI is helping criminals scale up phishing, identity theft and blackmail across Africa, with 55% of reported cybercrimes in 2025 linked to AI-enabled activity. Education Tech & Integrity: WAEC reports a 61.54% pass rate in Nigeria’s 2026 CB-WASSCE, but withholds 167,486 results (8.59%) over alleged exam malpractice, including phone use despite bans. Oil & Gas Update: Kosmos Energy’s Q2 2026 call highlights Equatorial Guinea asset-sale proceeds and production guidance, while VAALCO also updates 2026 output and LNG cargo performance. Agriculture Tech: Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan pushes livestock and farming reforms built around extension services, research and technology—aiming to boost productivity and incomes. Digital Connectivity: Angola joins an Africa-Arab partnership meeting in Cairo focused on strengthening dialogue and digital connectivity, technology innovation and trade.
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