AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaritime Security: Somali pirates are back on the rise, with experts warning of “new tactics” and “military” training as attacks and hijackings expand off the African coast—raising fresh risk for cruise ships and for vessels including the Togo-flagged MT Eureka, reportedly held for a $10m ransom. Cyber & Fraud: A new malware campaign, “TamperedChef,” is hiding inside digitally signed productivity apps (PDF tools, calendars, converters) to quietly install stealers and remote access trojans. Togo Tech Finance: Poland’s state development bank BGK signed €24m (100m zloty) financing for a Togo cybersecurity and drone project with Asseco, signed in Lomé. Compliance & AI: Lomé will host the 3rd GRCRO summit on July 8–9, focusing on fraud, corruption and money laundering in the AI era. Open Education: West African experts met in Lomé to push open educational resources, open access and open data for fairer digital learning.
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