AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEquatorial Guinea–China Agri-Tech: Equatorial Guinea says Chinese-supported rice varieties and locally adapted standards are lifting yields, with a Niefang demonstration farm donating 3,000 kg of processed rice to support low-income families. Offshore Energy Watch: Transocean announced an $80m ultra-deepwater drilling contract for Equatorial Guinea, expected to start in 2027, adding to its backlog. Food Security Data Lens: A new World Bank-based map highlights where arable land is concentrated globally, underscoring how water and land degradation limit farming across much of the Middle East. Digital Sovereignty & AI: KOAFEC in Seoul puts AI and digital infrastructure at the center of Africa’s transformation, shifting from “importing tech” to building local data, skills, and institutions. Research Partnerships Debate: A Ghanaian Supreme Court justice criticizes unequal Canada–Africa research ties as extraction, arguing for fairer partnership models. Human Rights & Digital Surveillance: A UN report warns that cooperating with UN human-rights mechanisms can trigger intimidation, reprisals, and online/offline surveillance.
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