AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoBiosecurity & Research Ethics: A new warning is making waves: “anonymous” genetic data from African populations can still be traced back to individuals, raising fresh alarm after Guinea-Bissau-linked vaccine research and a halted Kenya–US health data deal. Telecom Regulation: Uganda’s regulator and security concerns are shaping Starlink’s rollout, with Starlink saying it has provisional licensing and plans for a local ground station so traffic routes through Uganda for lawful interception and compliance. Maritime Safety: Obangame Express OE26 wrapped up after a three-week push to improve Gulf of Guinea readiness against piracy, illegal fishing, and trafficking, with Guinea-Bissau among the participating countries. Regional Security Cooperation: ECOWAS member states are pressing for tighter cross-border coordination against terrorism and transnational crime, with Nigeria highlighting its ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation programme and plans for a wider maritime task force. Health & Mobility Context: Visa-free moves in parts of West Africa and broader travel restrictions elsewhere are continuing to reshape who can move—and where—across the region.
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