AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBiosecurity & Research Ethics: A new debate is heating up over “anonymous” genetic data from Africa, with warnings that DNA can be traced back to individuals and that health studies—like a proposed Hepatitis B vaccine effort in Guinea-Bissau—may expose communities while outsiders benefit. Regional Mobility: Congo plans visa-free entry for all Africans from January 2027, following Togo’s May 18 move to drop entry visas for African passport holders. Telecom Regulation: Uganda says Starlink is moving toward a licensed setup, including a ground station and traffic routing through local infrastructure for taxation and security oversight. Maritime Readiness: Obangame Express OE26, a major Gulf of Guinea sea-crime drill involving Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, ran through April and ended May 1, aiming to boost information sharing and response readiness. Cross-Border Security: ECOWAS partners are pushing tighter border cooperation to tackle terrorism and transnational crime, with Nigeria highlighting a cross-border programme.
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