AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Tax Reform: WATAF gathered nearly 400 participants from 16 countries in Abuja to push modernized Value Added Tax (VAT) administration across West Africa, with a strong focus on using digital tools to boost domestic revenue. Satellite Tech Policy: Cabo Verde’s ARME opened a public consultation on a regulatory framework for satellite communications networks and services, running until 31 August 2026. Cybersecurity Alert: Interpol’s 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment says AI is driving a surge in cybercrime across Africa, including record ransomware detections in Cabo Verde. Weather Data Innovation: A weather-balloon company described “sky-to-sea” missions that keep sending ocean data after balloons land in the water—an approach that could matter for Atlantic forecasting. Agroecology for Resilience: A West Africa agroecology conference in Accra highlighted nature-based farming to rebuild degraded soils and improve climate resilience, including projects linked to Cape Verde. Tourism & Skills: On Sal, vocational training linked to tourism is helping young people enter hospitality, even as many still consider emigration. WAFCON Update: Cape Verde exited WAFCON after drawing Cameroon’s group, with quarter-finals now set.
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