AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoDemocracy & Governance: Africa’s democracy slid further from 2020–2025, with declines driven by conflict, coups, and restricted elections; judicial independence also weakened, according to the 2026 Global State of Democracy report. Public Health Tech: West African lab scientists in Lomé urged governments to boost outbreak detection and diagnostic capacity, warning that weaker health systems and dependence on external vaccines raise the risk of another Ebola-scale crisis. Digital Policy & Skills: TICON Africa is set to spotlight AI rollout, cybersecurity, data governance, and talent pipelines at its 23–25 Sept conference in Zambia, pushing for practical pathways for Africa’s ICT growth. Regional Rule of Law: ECOWAS’ Community Court urged journalists to help drive member states to implement its rulings, saying enforcement is still below expectations. Health & Research: WHO says dementia is rising fast in Africa—about 1.9 million people affected now—with major economic strain on families; it also calls for more research into traditional medicine, including Cabo Verde’s recent commitments to build national research centres. Ocean & Marine Economy: At a Qingdao forum, officials called for stronger international cooperation to develop a sustainable marine economy, including greener deep-sea resource management. Cabo Verde in the Spotlight: Apple announced iCloud+ will add Apple Arcade, Apple TV, and more in over 100 countries, including Cabo Verde.
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