AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUN Cartography Push: The UN General Assembly adopted Togo-led “Correct the Map” resolution (A/80/L.104) by 164 votes to 1, urging governments, schools and tech platforms to use more accurate equal-area projections like Equal Earth instead of Mercator when relative size matters. Togo AI for Public Services: Togo AI Lab is recruiting a technical lead to drive public-sector AI projects, including models and generative tools using satellite imagery and work on local languages; applications are open until Oct. 2. Food Safety Upgrade: With World Bank support, Togo’s National Food Safety and Phytosanitary Laboratory (LaNSA) is being equipped to expand testing for nutrition, heavy metals, mycotoxins and pesticide residues—aimed at boosting trade confidence. Nuclear Energy Roadmap: President Faure Gnassingbé attended the World Nuclear Symposium in London, pushing for Africa’s role in nuclear development while stressing skills, regulation and financing. Russian “Soft Power” Expansion: Russia plans to open more “Russian Houses” across Africa, including Togo, as part of a broader influence and education push. Space Tech in the Region: Senegal continues building nanosatellite capability to grow local climate and environmental data capacity.
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