AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSatellite Tech in Focus: Cabo Verde’s ARME has opened a public consultation on a new regulatory framework for satellite communications networks and services, aiming for a modern, transparent, technology-neutral setup; the consultation runs until 31 August 2026. Cybersecurity Alert: Interpol’s 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment says AI is driving a surge in cybercrime across Africa, with AI behind 55% of reported incidents; it also flags record ransomware detections in Cabo Verde (16,997). Weather & Data Innovation: A long-duration balloon program is turning “sky” readings into “sea” buoy data, with plans to deploy thousands of ocean buoys to expand forecasting coverage. Tourism vs. Migration Reality Check: A new look at Cabo Verde’s youth shows hospitality training efforts on Sal, but also the pull of emigration as more people live abroad than at home. Regional Tech Diplomacy: A Congressional delegation visit included a weather balloon facility in Cabo Verde, highlighting interest in similar research for American Samoa.
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