AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSanctions Loophole at Sea: A new report says Russia’s “shadow fleet” has been turning African flags into a workaround for Western sanctions, exploiting weak maritime registries and helping generate about €713m a day by March 2026. Ghana Education Push: Merck Foundation, with Ghana’s First Lady Lordina Mahama, launched the “Educating Linda” programme, targeting scholarships for 40 underprivileged girls and support for healthcare capacity. Cameroon Debt Watch: Cameroon plans heavy borrowing through 2028, with financing needs projected at CFA7.689 trillion—raising fresh questions even as authorities argue debt risks remain manageable. Maritime Readiness: Obangame Express returned for a readiness test, aiming to strengthen cooperation against piracy, illegal fishing and trafficking in the Gulf of Guinea. AI Adoption in Togo: Microsoft data puts Togo’s generative AI use at 10.1% in Q1 2026, placing it in Africa’s mid-tier as smartphone and internet access expand. Ebola Returns to DRC: WHO warns the outbreak is spreading rapidly, with insecurity and access limits complicating response and border movement.
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