AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Identity & Governance: Liberia is planning to link its national ID with Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) through a proposed $54M public-private partnership, aiming for a more integrated digital framework from birth registration to life events—an approach Cabo Verde has already advanced. Cloud & Entertainment Access: Apple expanded iCloud+ in over 100 countries by bundling Apple Arcade, Apple TV and Apple Music stations into the subscription (with the US and some major regions excluded). Regional Tech for Public Services: Kenya announced a Government Vehicle Management System to track state fleets in real time, echoing a wider push across West Africa to stop “untracked” vehicle use. Space/Climate Watch: Scientists say 2026’s Atlantic hurricane season has stayed unusually quiet so far, with El Niño, dust and wind shear suppressing storms—though conditions could still flip. Ocean Tech & Conservation Culture: A seahorse photo won Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026, highlighting both marine beauty and the risks sea life faces. Visa Processing Update: The US resumed visa processing for cases paused since late 2025/early 2026, including for nationals from 25 African countries.
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