AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Security & Disinformation: France’s digital watchdog Viginum says Israeli firm BlackCore ran coordinated online influence operations targeting elections and political figures in Scotland, France, Angola, Togo, and New York City, including fake accounts and fabricated allegations aimed at figures like Scotland’s John Swinney and SNP-linked pages. Local Tech & Public Health (Togo): CARESP reports early signs of dolutegravir resistance among Togolese children and adolescents, even as HIV viral suppression remains strong—raising alarms about future treatment durability. Nuclear & Regulation (Togo): Togo’s lawmakers approved bills to join key nuclear safety and radiological emergency conventions, strengthening oversight for peaceful nuclear use. Energy & Investment: The World Bank’s MIGA plans to target $6.4bn in electricity-access guarantees by 2030, aiming to mobilize private capital for energy, infrastructure, and digital technologies across Africa. Digital Economy & Skills (West Africa): ECOWAS and Ghana’s cyber authority host a regional cybersecurity hackathon in Accra, with teams from 12 countries—including Togo—building defenses against cybercrime. AI for Users (Africa): Google expands Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, bringing more AI search help to the region. Trade Integration: AfCFTA projects intra-African trade could hit $250bn in 2026 as more countries implement protocols.
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