AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Security & Blue Economy: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa reaffirmed support for a more technology-driven Nigerian Navy, calling for advanced surveillance, unmanned systems, cyber defence and data-led operations to protect the Gulf of Guinea. Port & Logistics Execution: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno pushed partners in Paris to speed up the Ibom Deep Sea Port project, reviewing a Worley Parsons feasibility report and demanding clear timelines, milestones and next steps to move from planning to construction. Ebola Preparedness in West Africa: Sierra Leone is strengthening readiness as renewed Ebola activity in the DRC raises cross-border concerns, with health authorities focusing on safety plans and response capacity. Ebola Response Updates: WHO revised the DRC outbreak’s confirmed cases downward to 344 and reported 60 deaths across Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, while contact-tracing coordination continues with Uganda and the UAE. Digital Ocean Monitoring: Global Fishing Watch launched an experimental IUU Fishing Risk Insights dataset to help authorities flag suspicious vessels using AIS-based signals, aiming to target illegal fishing more efficiently. Energy & Climate Tech Debate: A new commentary argues Africa should lead smarter electricity adoption, including DC-powered low-wattage setups for resilience and practical household access.
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