AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTogolese Cybersecurity: Palakiyem Assih, former CTO of Cyber Defense Africa and head of CERT.tg, has been appointed board chairman of Cyber Defense Africa (CDA), a 2019 government–Asseco Data Systems initiative. Digital Finance & Media Skills: AfricaNenda Foundation trained journalists in Abidjan on inclusive instant payment systems, gender and regulatory harmonization—pushing reporting that centers real people, not just policy numbers. Togo’s Telecom Push: Togo revised radio-frequency fees to better support new satellite services, aiming to expand connectivity in rural areas and enable IoT/M2M solutions. Higher Education Boost in Togo: Togo promoted 107 senior lecturers and associate professors to full professor ranks after CAMES assessments, to strengthen teaching and research. Climate & Disaster Readiness: Compassion International urges African churches to prepare ahead of expected El Niño floods, stressing early coordination with police, local administrators and emergency agencies. Sahel Security (Research): A University of Florida study finds Sahel towns increasingly building earthen barriers visible from satellites, designed to slow attackers rather than fully stop them. Space for Development: Former NASA technologist Jim Adams tells African governments to prioritize satellite applications, data services and skills before costly launch infrastructure. Academic Freedom Map: A new global ranking shows Czechia leading academic freedom while many countries—including the U.S.—face erosion in university autonomy.
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