AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMadagascar Tech & Science: A UNB research team says it has found a faster way to make vinblastine, a key cancer drug, by using a specialized protein from the Madagascar periwinkle plant—boosting production in a yeast system up to 1,000 times for a critical precursor, a step toward industrial biosynthesis. Critical Minerals: Evion secured mining permits for its Maniry graphite project in Madagascar, a major regulatory milestone that clears the way for financing, a final investment decision, and mine development. Cyber & Governance: India’s I4C asked GitHub to remove Bitchat pages hosting source code for a Bluetooth messaging app linked to Jack Dorsey, amid protests in New Delhi—another reminder that open software can quickly collide with state oversight. Space & Connectivity: Amazon and Starlink are pushing satellite internet competition into Africa, raising questions on how African nations should engage with the new low-earth-orbit wave. Environment & Health: World Mangrove Day coverage highlights how ghost fishing nets threaten mangroves, while solar-powered health centres are expanding access to care in remote communities.
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