AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSatellite Connectivity Test: Airtel Madagascar, with the ICT ministry, ran a live trial of direct-to-cell satellite tech with WhatsApp calls, texts, voice services, and access to Facebook/YouTube—built on its 2025 deal with SpaceX/Starlink. Education & Internet Access: Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools across 13 countries by 2027, expanding on its Malawi rollout (36 schools connected) with teacher training and UNICEF digital content via zero-rated platforms. AI Governance: A UN high-level meeting in Shanghai pushed the idea that AI must turn into practical tools for doctors, farmers, teachers, and public services—not just policy talk. Energy Skills for Africa: Energy Transition Africa selected 15 fellows from eight countries for a pan-African energy fellowship aimed at tackling the continent’s energy crisis. Madagascar Science Spotlight: Researchers highlighted Darwin’s bark spider from Madagascar for its river-spanning webs and ultra-tough silk, inspiring stronger synthetic fibres. Deep-Sea Mining Warning: The IUCN flagged deep-sea mining as the biggest threat to a critically endangered deep-sea snail found near Madagascar. Cultural Restitution: France returned the skull of King Toera and three Sakalava-linked remains to Madagascar for burial in August.
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