AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClean Air Data for Africa: A new Africa Air Quality Brief says many African countries, including Senegal and Cape Verde, spent over 120 days in 2025 above WHO daily PM2.5 limits, using satellite and ground monitoring to flag where action is most urgent. Health & Vaccines: South Africa’s childhood immunisation drop is linked to lower demand and missed health-system opportunities, with measles and diphtheria outbreaks rising as coverage falls. Solar Tech at Sea: Silent Yachts reports a solar-powered transatlantic crossing using under 1,500 gallons of fuel, comparing efficiency gains and feeding software ideas. Wildlife Monitoring: A year-long camera-trap survey in western Tanzania logged 150,000 images, including rare cat records and new sightings for the region. Mobility for Public Fleets: Kenya announced a digital system to track government vehicles in real time—fuel, mileage, and maintenance—aiming to cut waste and improve accountability. Ocean Conservation Storytelling: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 crowned a Tahiti seahorse portrait, with category winners including a Cape Verde-related rescue scene. Local Tech & Community: University of Macau’s International Night highlighted growing international enrolment, including students from Cape Verde. Sports Tech/Logistics: A family’s 6,000-mile, no-GPS catamaran voyage to Brazil shows how low-tech navigation can still succeed.
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